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Subjunctive Uses (2/2)

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Uses of the Subjunctive 2

The subjunctive is used after verbs of wishing, command and request/recommendations only when the second verb is another person or thing.

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After verbs of wishing

  • After verbs of wishing only when the second verb refers to another person or thing.
  • Deseo que vayamos a la playa.
    • I hope that we go to the beach.
  • Esperan que haya muchas cosas a hacer.
    • They hope that there are a lot of things to do.
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After verbs of request

  • After verbs of request or recommendation only when the second verb refers to another person or thing.
    • Quiero que te hagas tu trabajo.
      • I want you to do your work.
    • Le pido que tengas en cuenta esta propuesta.
      • I ask you to bear in mind this proposal.
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After 'ojalá'

  • Ojalá llueva.
    • I wished it rained.
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After giving opinion

  • After giving opinion, only when the second verb refers to another person or thing, in this case, to a specific person.
  • Me gusta que comas sano.
    • I like that you eat healthy.
  • Me gusta estudiar español.
    • I like to study Spanish.
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After impersonal expressions

  • After impersonal expressions only when the second verb refers to another person or thing, in this case, to a specific person.
  • Es bueno que comas sano.
    • It is good that you eat healthy.
  • Es bueno estudiar español.
    • It is good to study Spanish.

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