Common Subjunctive Starters

Question 1

I want Real Madrid to win.

Answer 1

Quiero que gane el Real Madrid.

Question 2

Hopefully/I really wish(strong)

Answer 2

Ojalá (followed by a noun or verb)

Question 3

Hopefully it is soon

Answer 3

Ojalá sea pronto

Question 4

Hopefully you/he/she can help me

Answer 4

Ojalá pueda ayudarme

Question 5

I wish/hope there was more

Answer 5

Ojalá hubiera más

Question 6

Hopefully he/she/it arrives

Answer 6

Ojalá llegue

Question 7

I hope Real Madrid loses. (ojalá + verb)

Answer 7

Ojalá pierda el Real Madrid.

Question 8

I hope Ronaldo (scores a goal) puts-in a goal. (ojalá + noun)

Answer 8

Ojalá que Ronaldo meta un gol.

Question 9

We need a president who’s honest.

Answer 9

Necesitamos un presidente que sea honesto.

Question 10

This phone is for you, unless you prefer another gift.

Answer 10

Este teléfono es para ti, a menos que prefieras otro regalo.

Question 11

I’m going home before it starts to rain(/raining).

Answer 11

Me voy a casa antes de que empiece a llover.

Question 12

After the movie ends, I(’ll) order the pizza.

Answer 12

Después de que acabe la película, pido la pizza.

Question 13

I have fear(/I’m afraid) that you (may) leave.

Answer 13

Tengo miedo de que te vayas.

Question 14

it’s important that you know

Answer 14

Es importante que sepas

Question 15

it’s doubtful that it exists

Answer 15

Es dudoso que exista

Question 16

It’s probable that it’s

Answer 16

Es probable que sea

Question 17

It’s possible that there is…

Answer 17

Es posible que haya…

Question 18

For-you I bought this book so that you read-it

I bought you this book for you to read it.

Answer 18

Te compré este libro para que lo leas.

Question 19

Maybe this is the-best-thing for everyone.

Answer 19

Tal vez esto sea lo mejor para todos.

Question 20

More worth that you pay attention.

It’s better that you pay attention.

Answer 20

Más vale que pongas atención.

Question 21

I prefer that you don’t buy me anything.

Answer 21

Prefiero que no me compres nada.

Question 22

I’m very sorry that you think that way.

Answer 22

Siento mucho que pienses así.

Question 23

It bothers me that you say that of(/about) me.

Answer 23

Me molesta que digas eso de mí.

Question 24

To me it makes funny that you mention it.

It’s funny that you mention it.

Answer 24

Me hace gracia que lo menciones.

Question 25

I’m glad that you’re here.
It gladdens me that you are here.

Answer 25

Me alegro de que estés aquí.
Me alegra que estés aquí.

Question 26

I insist on that you get the vaccine.

Answer 26

Insisto en que te pongas la vacuna.

Question 27

I doubt that he listens to me.

Answer 27

Dudo que él me escuche.

Question 28

Whether it be for (reasons of) X o Y

Answer 28

Ya sea por (motivos de) X o Y

Question 29

I’m content(/happy) that you came.

Answer 29

Estoy contento de que vinieras.

Question 30

We’re against hurting animals.

Answer 30

Estamos en contra de que lastimen animales.

Question 31

It’s good that you exercise.

Answer 31

Es bueno que hagas ejercicio.

Question 32

It’s a pity that you’re leaving(going).

Answer 32

Es una lástima que te vayas.