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Subjunctive mood

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DIALOGUE EXAMPLES: The wider world

  • The subjunctive mood is used in Spanish when we talk about: wishes, hopes, requests, emotions, commands, doubt, uncertainty, or things that might happen in the future, especially after cuando (when), or to show purpose with para que (so that).
  • You usually see it after the word que.
Subjunctive mood conjugation
person

tener

(to have)

hacer

(to do)

venir

(to come)

ser

(to be)

ir

(to go)
yo tenga haga venga sea vaya
tú tengas hagas vengas seas vayas
él/ella/usted tenga haga venga sea vaya
    • After cuando to talk about the future: when you’re referring to something that hasn’t happened yet, use the subjunctive.
      • Cuando venga, hablaremos. (When he comes, we’ll talk.)
      • Cuando tengas tiempo, llámame. (When you have time, call me.)
    • After verbs of wishing, command, request, or emotion: when one person wants or feels something about another person’s action.
      • Quiero que hagas la tarea. (I want you to do the homework.)
      • Espero que vayas al médico. (I hope you go to the doctor.)
      • Me alegra que seas tan amable. (I’m happy that you are so kind.)
  • After que in general: when one part of a sentence shows an opinion, and it’s followed by que, the verb after que is in the subjunctive.
    • Es importante que tengas cuidado. (It’s important that you be careful.)
  • After para que (so that): used to show purpose.
    • Te explico esto para que lo entiendas. (I’m explaining this so that you understand it.)

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