Present Subjunctive Flashcards

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1
Q

when I go to the beach, I always have a good time

A

Cuando voy a la playa, siempre me divierto

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PS of to ask

A

pedir

yo pida.
tú pidas.
él pida.
nosotros pidamos.
vosotros pidáis.
ellos pidan

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to permit

A

permitir (reg)

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we don’t think that Daniel will invite us to the party

A

no pensamos que Daniel nos invite a la fiesta

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5
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He wants that I sing

A

él quiere que yo cante

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6
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It pleases me that my family is coming to see me

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me gusta que mi familia venga a verme

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we want (desire) her to be well

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deseamos que ella esté bien

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8
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it is bad that

A

es malo que

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9
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perhaps they will tell me lies

A

Acaso, quizás, tal vezme digan mentiras

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it is urgent that

A

es urgente que

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PS of to be able to

A

poder

yo pueda.
tú puedas.
él pueda.
nosotros podamos.
vosotros podáis.
ellos puedan

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she doubts that I know how to play the piano

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ella duda que yo sepa tocar el piano

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13
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to hope

A

esperar (reg)

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14
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I am going to the movies although my friends may not go

A

voy al cine aunque no vayan mis amigos

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15
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the best

A

lo mejor

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16
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Joe tells us that the train is coming

A

José nos dice que el tren viene

(no subj because it is relating a fact)

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17
Q

the parents fear that their children don’t want to study

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los padres temen que sus hijos no quieran estudiar

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18
Q

conjunctions which trigger subjunctive if the two clauses have different subjects

A

a pesar de que - in spite of
antes de que - before
después de que - after
en caso de que - in case
hasta que - until
para que - in order that, so that
sin que - without

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19
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I am going to wait until you arrive

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voy a esperar hasta que tú llegues

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20
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I’m going to do it without your (form) helping me

A

lo voy a hacer sin que usted me ayude

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21
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PS of explain

A

explicar

yo explique.
tú expliques.
él explique.
nosotros expliquemos.
vosotros expliquéis.
ellos expliquen

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22
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Would to God that she has luck

A

Ojalá que ella tenga suerte

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23
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to fear

A

temer (reg)

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24
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the end

A

el fin

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25
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there is no one who is always right

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no hay nadie que siempre tenga razón

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26
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the people don’t believe that it is the truth

A

la gente no cree que sea la verdad

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27
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we ask them to go on vacation

A

les pedimos que vayan de vacaciones

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28
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to be pleasuring

A

gustarle a uno (reg)

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29
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he tells us to be careful

A

él nos dice que tengamos cuidado

(subj request)

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30
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is it necessary to work a lot`?

A

es necesario trabajar mucho?

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31
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although peter may stay tonight I am going to leave

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aunque Pedro se quede esta noche, yo voy a salir

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32
Q

I am sorry that you never win the lottery (form sing)

A

lo siento que usted nunca se gane la lotería

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33
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to prohibit

A

prohibir

yo prohíbo.
tú prohíbes.
él prohíbe.
nosotros prohibimos.
vosotros prohibís.
ellos prohíben

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34
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I let them enter (2)

A

les dejo que entren.
les dejo entrar

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35
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it is a pity that Peter doesn’t want to do it

A

es una lástima que Pedro no lo quiera hacer

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36
Q

the ancient

A

lo antiguo

(neuter article lo is used before masculine adjectives to make them nouns)

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37
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I am going to arrive as soon as I can

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Voy a llegar tan pronto como yo pueda

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38
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PS of to have (inf of hay)

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haber

yo haya.
tú hayas.
él haya.
nosotros hayamos.
vosotros hayáis.
ellos hayan

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39
Q

What type of impersonal expressions trigger the subj

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those that express personal opinion or doubt

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40
Q

it is probable that my friend will see me in the restaurant

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es probable que mi amiga me vea en el restaurante

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41
Q

it is doubtful that we will travel to Spain

A

es dudoso que viajemos a España

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42
Q

to take one’s leave

A

despedirse.
me despido.
te despides.
se despide.
nos despedimos.
os despedís.
se despiden

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43
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it is better that

A

es mejor que

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44
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can you call me when you arrive home?

A

me puedes llamar cuando llegues a casa?

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45
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PS of to eat

A

comer

yo coma.
tú comas.
él coma.
nosotros comamos.
vosotros comáis.
ellos coman

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46
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PS of to see

A

ver

yo vea.
tú veas.
él vea.
nosotros veamos.
vosotros veáis.
ellos vean

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47
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I hope (v much) you (pl form) receive the check

A

Ojalá que ustedes reciban el cheque

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48
Q

the solitude

A

la soledad

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49
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we hope that you have a good weekend (form)

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esperamos que usted tenga un buen fin de semana

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50
Q

PS of to lie

A

mentir

yo mienta.
tú mientas.
él mienta.
nosotros mintamos.
vosotros mintáis.
ellos mientan

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51
Q

it is important to eat well

A

es importante comer bien

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52
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it is good to swim every day

A

es bueno nadar cada día

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53
Q

whichever one is sincere can be a good friend

A

cualquiera que sea sincero, puede ser un buen amigo

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54
Q

the leader is afraid that the group will not resolve the problem

A

el líder tiene miedo de que el grupo no resuelva el problema

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55
Q

to insist

A

insistir en (reg)

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56
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PS of to give

A

dar

yo dé.
tú des.
él dé.
nosotros demos.
vosotros deis.
ellos den

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57
Q

it is a pitty that

A

es una lástima que

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58
Q

which time conjunctions always trigger a subjunctive

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a menos que - unless
luego que, tan pronto como - as soon as

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59
Q

he teaches so that the students learn

A

él enseña para que los estudiantes aprendan

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60
Q

I prohibit you to smoke in the house (2)

A

te prohíbo que fumes en la casa.
te prohíbo fumar en la casa

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61
Q

to permit, to let

A

dejar (reg)

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62
Q

to thank

A

agradecer

yo agradezco.
tú agradeces.
él agradece.
nosotros agradecemos.
vosotros agradecéis.
ellos agradecen

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63
Q

the teacher (fem) is happy that we do the homework

A

la maestra está contenta de que hagamos la tarea

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64
Q

to order

A

mandar (reg)

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65
Q

is there anyone here who dances well?

A

hay alguien aquí que baile bien?

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66
Q

not to believe

A

no creer (reg)

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67
Q

to be happy

A

estar contento de

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68
Q

Perhaps they will tell me the truth

A

Acaso, quizás, tal vez ellos me digan la verdad

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69
Q

to suggest

A

sugerir.
yo sugiero.
tú sugieres.
él sugiere.
nosotros sugerimos.
vosotros sugerís.
ellos sugieren

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70
Q

to be sad

A

estar triste de

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71
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or

A

o (u before words beginning o- or ho-)

72
Q

PS of to know (someone)

A

conocer

yo conozca.
tú conozcas.
él conozca.
nosotros conozcamos.
vosotros conozcáis.
ellos conozcan

73
Q

to doubt

A

dudar (reg)

74
Q

would to God that he stays

A

Ojalá que él se quede

75
Q

we are going to travel when we have time and money

A

vamos a viajar cuando tengamos tiempo y dinero

76
Q

PS of to be (occupation, description, origin)

A

ser

yo sea.
tú seas.
él sea.
nosotros seamos.
vosotros seáis.
ellos sean

77
Q

is it possible that she will come tomorrow?

A

es posible que ella venga mañana?

78
Q

to tell someone to do (present and present subj)

A

decir.
yo digo.
tú dices.
él dice.
nosotros decimos.
vosotros decís.
ellos dicen

yo diga.
tú digas.
él diga.
nosotros digamos.
vosotros digáis.
ellos digan

79
Q

she prefers to sleep

A

ella prefiere dormir

80
Q

are you sad that we cannot accept your invitation? (inf)

A

estás triste de que no podamos aceptar tu invitación?

81
Q

PS of to live

A

vivir

yo viva.
tú vivas.
él viva.
nosotros vivamos.
vosotros viváis.
ellos vivan

82
Q

it is probable that

A

es probable que

83
Q

to request

A

pedir

yo pido.
tú pides.
él pide.
nosotros pedimos.
vosotros pedís.
ellos piden

84
Q

it is necessary that

A

es necesario que

85
Q

I want to sing

A

yo quiero cantar

86
Q

when it is cold, the children play in the snow

A

cuando hace frío, los niños juegan en la nieve

87
Q

he hopes to leave within the hour

A

él espera salir dentro de una hora

88
Q

it is necessary that we study for the test

A

es necesario que estudiemos para el examen

89
Q

PS of to think

A

pensar

yo piense.
tú pienses.
él piense.
nosotros pensemos.
vosotros penséis.
ellos piensen

90
Q

She tells me that she likes to travel

A

ella me dice que le gusta viajar

(no subj because relating a fact)

91
Q

when do you (pl form) want to travel?

A

cuándo quieren ustedes viajar?

92
Q

PS of to touch, to play

A

tocar

yo toque.
tú toques.
él toque.
nosotros toquemos.
vosotros toquéis.
ellos toquen

93
Q

the embrace

A

el abrazo

94
Q

they are going to prepare the meal however you want

A

ellas van a preparar la comida como tú quieras

95
Q

we tell them to go to bed now

A

les decimos que se acuesten ahora

(subj request)

96
Q

can you tell her to call me

A

puede usted decirle que me llame?

(subj request)

97
Q

she feels happy when she dances

A

ella se siente alegre cuando baila

98
Q

to advise

A

aconsejar (reg)

99
Q

affection

A

el cariño

100
Q

Wherever you go, I wish you the best

A

adondequiera que vayas te deseo lo mejor

101
Q

the historic

A

lo histórico

102
Q

ps of to come

A

venir

yo venga.
tú vengas.
él venga.
nosotros vengamos.
vosotros vengáis.
ellos vengan

103
Q

it is important that she eat well

A

es importante que ella coma bien

104
Q

PS of to look

A

buscar

yo busque.
tú busques.
él busque.
nosotros busquemos.
vosotros busquéis.
ellos busquen

105
Q

PS of to start (2)

A

comenzar

yo comience.
tú comiences.
él comience.
nosotros comencemos.
vosotros comencéis.
ellos comiencen

empezar

yo empiece.
tú empieces.
él empiece.
nosotros empecemos.
vosotros empecéis.
ellos empiecen

106
Q

when are you going to be home?

A

cuándo vas a estar en casa?

107
Q

Which verbs trigger subj?

A

wishes or preferences (w/r/ other people, different subjects)
hope, happiness, sadness or regret (w/r/ other people, different subjects)
orders, request, advice (w/r/ other people, different subjects)
doubt, uncertainty

108
Q

it is easy that

A

es fácil que

109
Q

not to think

A

no pensar.
yo pienso.
tú piensas.
él piensa.
nosotros pensamos.
vosotros pensáis.
ellos piensan

110
Q

she insists that I stay

A

ella insiste en que yo me quede

111
Q

no matter how much he eats he doesn’t get fat

A

por mucho que él coma, no se engorda

112
Q

actually, but also nowadays, presently

A

realmente

113
Q

we are going to dance unless there is no music

A

vamos a bailar a menos que no haya música

114
Q

whoever is here can leave with us

A

quienquiera que esté aquí, puede salir con nosotros

115
Q

PS of to make or do

A

yo haga
tú hagas
él haga
nosotros hagamos
vosotros hagáis
ellos hagan

116
Q

I advise you to take the train

A

te aconsejo que tomes el tren

117
Q

the farewell

A

la despedida

118
Q

I want him to dance

A

quiero que él baile

119
Q

I am looking for an apartment that is big and cheap

A

busco un apartamento que sea grande y barato

120
Q

it is impossible that

A

es imposible que

121
Q

You (form) tell me to stay

A

usted me dice que yo me quede

(subj command)

122
Q

PS of to bring, to carry

A

traer

yo traiga.
tú traigas.
él traiga.
nosotros traigamos.
vosotros traigáis.
ellos traigan

123
Q

PS of to put or place

A

poner

yo ponga.
tú pongas.
él ponga.
nosotros pongamos.
vosotros pongáis.
ellos pongan

124
Q

How to form the PS for -er and -ir verbs

A

yo form, frop the -o, add

-a
-as
-a
-amos
-áis
-an

125
Q

when does cuando take the subjunctive

A

when the future is implied

126
Q

no matter how much she cleans her house is always a mess

A

por más que ella limpie, su casa está siempre desordenada

127
Q

PS of to go

A

ir

yo vaya.
tú vayas.
él vaya.
nosotros vayamos.
vosotros vayáis.
ellos vayan

128
Q

PS of to sleep

A

dormir

yo duerma.
tú duermas.
él duerma.
nosotros durmamos.
vosotros durmáis.
ellos duerman

129
Q

after working, she rests

A

después de trabajar, ella descansa

130
Q

it is possible to leave early

A

es posible salir temprano

131
Q

it is v necessary that

A

es preciso que

132
Q

I tell you to go to the doctor

A

yo te digo que vayas al doctor

(subj command)

133
Q

which expressions trigger subjunctive?

A

por más que
por mucho que

ojalá que - would to god that

acaso, quizás, tal vez - perhaps (no que)

aunque (if the action as not yet occurred) - although

quienquiera, cualquiera, adondequiera, dondequiera - whoever, whichever, to wherever, wherever (stationary)

como - when meaning is however (you want z.b)

134
Q

the captain orders the soldiers to rest
he orders them to rest

A

el capitán les manda que los soldados descansen.
les manda descansar

135
Q

she practices the piano before singing

A

ella practica el piano antes de cantar

136
Q

it is doubtful that

A

es dudoso que

137
Q

PS of to leave or exit

A

salir

yo salga.
tú salgas.
él salga.
nosotros salgamos.
vosotros salgáis.
ellos salgan

138
Q

I am glad to be here

A

me alegro de estar aquí

139
Q

to be afraid of

A

tener miedo de

140
Q

Present subjunctive of to dance

A

bailar

yo baile.
tú bailes.
él baile.
nosotros bailemos.
vosotros bailéis.
ellos bailen

141
Q

it is impossible that he is right

A

es imposible que él tenga razón

142
Q

the child wants to be a fireman when he grows up

A

el niño quiere ser bombero cuando sea grande

143
Q

although it may be difficult, he can do it

A

aunque sea difícil, él lo puede hacer

144
Q

How do you form the present subjunctive for -ar verbs?

A

Take the yo form of the present indicative, drop the -o, add -e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en

145
Q

PS of to need, to have, possess

A

tener

yo tenga.
tú tengas.
él tenga.
nosotros tengamos.
vosotros tengáis.
ellos tengan

146
Q

she studies in order to learn

A

ella estudia para aprender

147
Q

to regret

A

sentir

yo siento.
tú sientes.
él siente.
nosotros sentimos.
vosotros sentís.
ellos sienten

148
Q

PS of to want

A

querer

yo quiero.
tú quieres.
él quiere.
nosotros queremos.
vosotros queréis.
ellos quieren.

149
Q

PS of to be (mood, position)

A

estar

yo esté.
tú estés.
él esté.
nosotros estemos.
vosotros estéis.
ellos estén

150
Q

he speaks without thinking

A

él habla sin pensar

151
Q

she practices the piano before he sings

A

ella practica el piano antes de que él cante

152
Q

do you (form) know anyone who knows how to speak german?

A

conoce usted a alguien que sepa hablar alemán?

153
Q

she is afraid of flying

A

ella tiene miedo de volar

154
Q

PS of to say

A

decir

yo diga.
tú digas.
él diga.
nosotros digamos.
vosotros digáis.
ellos digan

155
Q

PS of to take, to arrive, to reach

A

llegar

yo llegue.
tú llegues.
él llegue.
nosotros lleguemos.
vosotros lleguéis.
ellos lleguen

156
Q

When is the subjunctive used in dependent adjjective clauses?

A

when the object or person described in the main clause is indefinite or nonexistent

157
Q

human warmth

A

el calor humano

158
Q

it is important that

A

es importante que

159
Q

it is possible that

A

es posible que

160
Q

to be glad

A

alegrarse de (reg)

161
Q

I am glad that you (form pl) are well

A

me alegro de que ustedes estén bien

162
Q

PS of to remember

A

recordar

yo recuerde.
tú recuerdes.
él recuerde.
nosotros recordemos.
vosotros recordéis.
ellos recuerden

163
Q

PS of to know (facts)

A

saber

yo sepa.
tú sepas.
él sepa.
nosotros sepamos.
vosotros sepáis.
ellos sepan

164
Q

Perhaps he will visit me tomorrow (3)

A

Acaso, quizás, tal vez él me visite mañana

165
Q

wherever they are, I am going to look for them

A

dondequiera que estén ellos, los voy a buscar

166
Q

it is goot that

A

es bueno que

167
Q

PS of to close

A

cerrar

yo cierre.
tú cierres.
él cierre.
nosotros cerremos.
vosotros cerréis.
ellos cierren

168
Q

I suggest that you (form) read this article

A

le sugiero que usted lea este artículo

169
Q

I permit you to swim here (2)

A

te permito que nades aquí.
te permito nadar aquí

170
Q

she prefers that her son play baseball

A

ella prefiere que su hijo juegue al béisbol

171
Q

it is difficult that

A

es difícil que

172
Q

Present subjunctive of to sing

A

cantar

yo cante.
tú cantes.
él cante.
nosotros cantemos.
vosotros cantéis.
ellos canten

173
Q

It pleases me to go to the movies

A

me gusta ir al cine

174
Q

PS of to turn off

A

apagar

yo apague.
tú apagues.
él apague.
nosotros apaguemos.
vosotros apaguéis.
ellos apaguen

175
Q

we wants to rest

A

deseamos descansar