27 6th Subjunctive: Explanations and Indicators + "ES" Phrases

Question 1

it’s necessary that

Answer 1

Es necesario que +Subj

Question 2

It’s fair that

Answer 2

es justo que +subj

Question 3

It is obligatory that

Answer 3

es obligitorio que +subj

Question 4

as soon as

Get up as early as you can.

Answer 4

tan pronto como + subj

Levántate tan pronto como puedas.

Question 5

I’ll come as soon as possible.

Answer 5

Vendré tan pronto como sea posible.

Question 6

Provided that

Answer 6

con tal de que

Question 7

Any car will do, as long as it runs.

Answer 7

Con tal de que corra, cualquier coche sirve.

Question 8

I don’t care as long as you are happy.

Answer 8

No me importa, con tal de que seas feliz.

Question 9

It doesn’t matter whether the cat is black or white as long as it catches mice.

Answer 9

No importa de qué color sea el gato, con tal de que cace ratones. (3rd Pers Sing Subj of cazar = to hunt)

Question 10

From Spanishdict.com
Impersonal expressions work a lot like emotions in that they are someone’s opinion or value judgement. They focus on the subjectivity of the statement and not on the actual truth or reality of the situation.

Answer 10

Almost any phrase with the es + adjective + que can be an impersonal expression as long as it doesn’t state any truth (es verdad que), certainty (es cierto que), or fact (es hecho que). These are indicative. But their opposites (no es verdad que, etc.) are subjunctive.

Question 11

It is necessary that Jaime reads this book

Answer 11

Es necesario que Jaime lea este libro

Question 12

It’s odd that I receive a gift because it isn’t my birthday.

Answer 12

Es extraño que reciba un regalo porque no es mi cumpleaños

Question 13

It is not certain that my brother is coming.

Answer 13

No es cierto que mi hermano venga

Question 14

It is probable that we are going to the beach.

Answer 14

Es probable que vayamos a la playa.

Question 15

it is nice

Answer 15

es agradable que

Question 16

it is good

Answer 16

es bueno que

Question 17

it is curious

Answer 17

es curioso

Question 18

it is doubtful

Answer 18

es dudoso

Question 19

it is essential

Answer 19

es esencial

Question 20

it is great

Answer 20

es estupendo

Question 21

it is strange

Answer 21

es extraño

Question 22

it is important

Answer 22

es importante

Question 23

it is incredible

Answer 23

es increíble

Question 24

it is bad

Answer 24

es malo

Question 25

it is necessary

Answer 25

es necesario

Question 26

it is probable

Answer 26

es probable

Question 27

it is rare

Answer 27

es raro

Question 28

it is recommended

Answer 28

es recomendable

Question 29

it is a pity

Answer 29

es una lástima

Question 30

it is urgent

Answer 30

es urgente

Question 31

it is a disgrace

Answer 31

es vergonzoso

Question 32

it is not certain

Answer 32

no es cierto

Question 33

it is not a fact

Answer 33

no es hecho

Question 34

it is not true

Answer 34

no es verdad

Question 35

I doubt that Victoria studies Spanish.

Answer 35

Dudo que Victoria estudie español.

Question 36

It is possible that Victoria studies Spanish.

Answer 36

Es posible que Victoria estudie español.

Question 37

It is good that Victoria studies Spanish.

Answer 37

Es bueno que Victoria estudie español.

Question 38

Wishes

Answer 38

desear, esperar, exigir, insistir, preferir, querer, pedir, necesitar, etc.

Question 39

Emotions

Answer 39

alegrarse, enojar, sentir, encantar, lamentar, sorprender, etc.

Question 40

Impersonal expressions

Answer 40

es extraño que, es importante que, es fantástico que, etc.

Question 41

Recommendations

Answer 41

recomendar, sugerir, aconsejar, ordenar, mandar, insistir, etc.

Question 42

Doubt and Denial

Answer 42

dudar,
 no creer, 
no estar seguro,
 no parecer, 
no comprender, 
no pensar, 
no es cierto que, etc.

Question 43

Ojalá

Answer 43

Hopefully (I or we hope)

Question 44

Unless

Answer 44

A menos que

Question 45

So that

Answer 45

Para que

Question 46

Without

Answer 46

Sin que

Question 47

Before

Answer 47

Antes que

Question 48

Provided that

Answer 48

Con tal de que

Question 49

It’s difficult

Answer 49

Es dificil que

Question 50

Maybe

Answer 50

Tal vez

Question 51

From 123 Teach me

The subjunctive mood is used primarily in dependent clauses.

Answer 51

Of course, the subjunctive mood is used on other occasions as well, depending on the type of clause, the action/state involved, and its relationship to other elements in the sentences such as the governing verb.

Question 52

Adjectival clauses function as adjectives modifying a noun or pronoun, which is known as the antecedent (antecedente). These clauses are most frequently introduced by the relative pronouns que (which/that/who) quien/quienes (who), el que, la que, los que, los que (which/that/who), or el/la cual, los/las cuales (which/that/who).

Answer 52

If the noun modified is a definite one, then the indicative is used.

Speaking about a specific secretary - (indicative)

Busco a la secretaria que habla español.
I’m looking for the secretary who speaks Spanish.

Question 53

If the noun or pronoun modified is negated, nonexistent, vague, or indefinite, then the verb in the modifying clause will be in the subjunctive.

Answer 53

Speaking about a non-specific secretary (one which may, or may not exist) - (subjunctive)

Estoy buscando una secretaria que hable español.
I am looking for a secretary who speaks Spanish.

Question 54

Is there someone here who speaks Spanish?

Answer 54

¿Hay alguien aquí que hable español?

Question 55

We are looking for a peace that is lasting.

Answer 55

Buscamos una paz que sea duradera.

Question 56

Do you know anyone who is a soldier?

Answer 56

¿Conoce usted a alguien que sea soldado?