Coffee Break Spanish The subjunctive in Spanish - All you need to know to start using it | CBS Show 2.08
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Jul 18, 2024 Learn all about the subjunctive mood in Spanish, including its formation and triggers. Discover how to use 'ojalá' and 'quizás' to express hopes and uncertainty. Explore free resources to improve your Spanish language skills.
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Subjunctive: A Mood, Not a Tense
- The subjunctive mood in Spanish is often a source of anxiety for learners.
- It's not a tense, but a mood expressing wishes, doubt, prohibition, orders, and possibilities.
Forming the Present Subjunctive
- Form the present subjunctive by taking the yo form of the present indicative, removing the 'o', and adding the subjunctive endings.
- These endings resemble regular -er verb endings, except for the yo form.
Triggers for the Subjunctive: Ojalá
- Triggers like "ojalá" (I hope) signal the use of the subjunctive.
- "Ojalá" followed by the subjunctive expresses a wish or hope.