Subjunctive Uses (2/2)
Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 10.6.22
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.
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.
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.
After 'ojalá'
- Ojalá llueva.
- I wished it rained.
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.
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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