Present Subjunctive

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• When is the present subjunctive used?
• How is the present subjunctive conjugated?
• Sentences in the present subjunctive
• Formulas that require the subjunctive
• Verbs that use the subjunctive

The present subjunctive It is a verb tense (belonging to the subjunctive mood) that is used to express uncertainty, probability or feelings such as joy, surprise or amazement, and can refer to the present or the future. For example: I hope Juan knows have fun. / Let's go though make cold.

• See also: Subjunctive mood

When is the present subjunctive used?

• After expressions that indicate feelings, doubts, wishes. For example: I hope Juan heal.
• After expressions like while, when, as soon as, until, as long as the action has not happened. For example: Until you sleepI'll read a book
• To describe an unknown object or subject that has specific qualities. For example: They are hiring people who I talked Japanese.
• Behind verbs of speech or thoughts, always in their negative form. For example: I do not want that look that movie.
• In specific expressions in which the subjunctive is applied. For example: Fall who fall.
• With the imperative of the third person singular and plural, both in its positive or negative form. For example: Do not throw crumbs to the ground.

How is the present subjunctive conjugated?

REGULAR VERBS

IRREGULAR VERBS

Sentences in the present subjunctive

1. When finish homework, we'll go to the park.
2. Provided that orders your room, I cook what you want.
3. It is essential that bring the parent's signed permission slip to go on the field trip.
4. Is better than call before you go, because sometimes the store closes.
5. It is urgent that your children learn to behave.
6. hopefully come out to walk more often.
7. Maybe East busy at the moment.
8. Hopefully you like the dish that I prepared.
9. I advise you to carry a coat.
10. Let's not criticize someone who doesn't East.
11. We are amazed that be so quiet.
12. He asked me to fill this worksheet.
13. They did not tolerate question.
14. I would be glad that you approve the exam.
15. We are angry that you do not you behave all right.
16. He claimed that I did not I called very often.
17. Hopefully you approve the thesis.
18. It hurts me that I don't believe.
19. I don't like that doubt from my.
20. I hope that be all right.
21. I hope Adriana and Leandro They get married soon.
22. I want my grandfather be surprised with this gift.
23. As soon as we authorize, we will go to the clinic to visit my grandmother.
24. until unpackingI'll leave your bags in this room.
25. I need a car that be silent.
26. I want to visit a country that have a culture different from ours.
27. I don't expect that share My decision.
28. We don't believe that this afternoon out Sun.
29. Like you you say.
30. What you consider.
31. Study for the exam.
32. I'm surprised not think Before talk.

• See also: Subjunctive sentences

Formulas that require the subjunctive

There are certain formulas that require the use of the subjunctive.

Idioms

Expressions of doubt or desire

Impersonal expressions

Verbs that use the subjunctive

The following verbs can be accompanied by the word que + subjunctive.

• Follow with: Verb tenses