El subjuntivo Con emoción y duda
El subjuntivo-Repaso Things we know about the subjunctive: It’s a mood (not a tense) We use it with impersonal expressions (es bueno que) We use it with wishes, preferences and demands (querer, insistir en) It’s used when an action is uncertain
El subjuntivo-Repaso (continued) Set-up: present tense (subject 1) + que + subjunctive (subject 2) Formation: “yo” form in the present tense Drop the “o” Add the “opposite” endings
El subjuntivo con expresiones de emoción Alegrarse de Estar content(a) Estar triste Sorprender* Gustar* Es una lástima Temer Tener miedo de To be happy about To be glad To be sad To surprise To like It’s a pity/shame To fear To be afraid You must use the subjunctive after these expressions of emotion
Ejemplos Yo me alegro de que tú vengas a mi fiesta. (subject 1)(subject 2) Le sorprende que ellos mientan a sus padres. (subject 1)(subject 2)
El subjuntivo con duda (doubt) Dudar Es dudoso No estar seguro No creer No es cierto To doubt It’s doubtful To not be sure To not believe It’s not certain You must use the subjunctive after these expressions of doubt
Ejemplos Es dudoso que Raúl trabaje de voluntario. (subject 1)(subject 2) Yo no creo que Buzz Aldrin sea el primer hombre en la Luna. (subject 1)(subject 2)