Sentences with the Subjunctive Flashcards
1
Q
Es importante darle las noticias a Juan lo antes posible.
A
It’s important to give Juan the news as soon as possible.
2
Q
Nuestros padres esperaban que nosotros tuviéramos éxito en la vida.
A
Our parents hoped we would be successful in life.
3
Q
Diles que no vayan a esa playa porque hay mucha contaminación.
A
Tell them not to go to that beach because it is very polluted.
4
Q
Era preciso que ellos sirvieran la comida a tiempo.
A
It was imperative that they serve the food on time.
5
Q
Dudo que tu sepas mucho sobre la astronomía de los babilonios.
A
I doubt that you know much about Babylonian astronomy.
6
Q
No creíamos que ella hubiera estudiado la lección antes de venir a clase.
A
We did not believe that she had studied the lesson before coming to class.
7
Q
Los médicos no recomiendan que durmamos por lo menos siete horas.
A
Doctors recommend that we get at least seven hours of sleep.
8
Q
Va a ser muy importante que tu puedas usar el subjuntivo si quieres ir a Mexico.
A
It is going to be very important for you to be able to use the subjunctive if you want to go to Mexico.
9
Q
Ella dudaba que él quisiera que ella lo acompañara a la fiesta.
A
She doubted that he wanted her to go with him to the party.
10
Q
No podía creer que Susana me hubiera investigado antes de pedirme la lista.
A
I couldn’t believe that Susan had investigated be before asking me for the list.
11
Q
Her friends asked her to bring her digital camera to the party.
A
Sus amigos le pidieron que trajera su cámara digital a la fiesta.
12
Q
We were hoping she would find a new boyfriend.
A
Esperábamos que ella consiguiera un nuevo novio.
13
Q
They wanted him to leave.
A
Ellos querían que él se fuera.
14
Q
Do you hope the opera will start soon?
A
Esperas que la ópera comience pronto?
15
Q
Her parents are glad that she has married Matthew.
A
Sus padres se alegran de que ella se haya casado con Mateo.
16
Q
Is it necessary that we pay for the food here?
A
Es necesario que paguemos la comida aqui.
17
Q
Her bosses expected ther to tape all the phone calls.
A
Sus jefes esperaban que ella grabara todas las llamadas telefónicas.
18
Q
The police asked the people to look for the lost dog.
A
La policía pidió que la gente buscará el perro extraviado.
19
Q
Are you glad that she went to Europe?
A
Se alegra Ud. de que ella fuera a Europa?
20
Q
Were they angry that she had returned early?
A
Se enojaron de que ella ella hubiera vuelto temprano?
21
Q
The engineers needed to find a solution that wasn’t so costly.
A
Los ingenieros necesitaban hallar una solución que no fuera tan costosa.
22
Q
We preferred to listen to music that would not make us nervous.
A
Preferiamos escuchar música que no nos pusiera nerviosos.
23
Q
The musicians have guitars that sound good.
A
Los músicos tienen guitarras que suenan bien.
24
Q
The astronaut wanted to have a boyfriend who would be faithful to her.
A
La astronauta quería tener un novio que le fuera fiel.
25
There is no clothing by those designers that is practical.
No hay ropa de esos diseñadores que sea práctica.
26
I am not interested in the books that are sold at the supermarket checkout.
No me interesan los libros que se venden en el cajero del supermercado.
27
One day we hope to live in a house that has a big garage.
Un dia esperamos vivir en una casa que tenga un garaje grande.
28
I wanted to buy a sailboat that could sail very fast.
Deseaba comprar un barco de velas que pudiera navegar muy rápido.
29
There is no man who can equal Don Juan in gambling, in dueling, or in love.
No hay hombre que iguale a Don Juan en juegos, en lid o en amores.
30
I have a flashlight that lights up a great part of the road.
Tengo una linterna que ilumina un gran trecho del camino.
31
They needed a table that was bigger.
Necesitaban una mesa que fuera más grande.
32
We want to find a city that has less crime.
Queremos hallar una ciudad que tenga menos crimen.
33
There wasn't a guy there who didn't like sports.
No habia ni un muchacho allí a quien no le gustaran los deportes.
34
He and I were looking for a dictionary that included mechanical terms.
El y yo buscábamos un diccionario que incluyera términos de mecánica.
35
I want a garden that has all blue flowers.
Quiero un jardín que solamente tenga flores azules.
36
He wants to vote for the candidate who has the best ideas.
El quiere votar por el candidato que tiene las mejores ideas.
37
He hopes to find a candidate who is honest.
El espera encontrar un candidato que sea honesto.
38
They were looking for a map that showed the parks.
Ellos buscaban un mapa que indicara los parques.
39
Do you want to go to a beach that has picnic tables?
Quieres ir a una playa que tenga mesas para comidas campestres.
40
We found a used car that had new tires.
Encontramos un carro usado que tenía llantas nuevas.
41
It was important to finish the road before they began the walls.
Era importante terminar el camino antes de que ellos comenzaran los muros.
42
The young woman refused to knit the sweater unless her boyfriend bought her the wool.
La muchacha no quiso tejer el sueter a menos que su novio le comprara la lana.
43
There were a lot of people in the park despite the fact that it was raining.
Habia mucha gente en el parque a pesar de que llovia.
44
They fixed the project's model so it would look more realistic.
Arreglaron el modelo del proyecto de modo que se viera mas realista.
45
The teenagers were eating as if they had gone days without a bite.
Los adolescentes comian como si hubieran pasado días sin un bocado.
46
The thieves left the bank without anyone seeing them.
Los ladrones salieron del banco sin que nadie los viera.
47
They are going to place an ad in the newspaper so that more people will apply for the job.
Van a poner un anuncio en el periódico para que más gente solicite el puesto.
48
They read the novel from cover to cover so that they could discuss it.
Ellos leyeron la novela de cubierta a cubierta a fin de poder discutirla.
49
I am going to go out as soon as I finish this chapter.
Voy a salir en cuanto termine este capitulo
50
The boss was going to write us a check unless there were no funds in the account.
El jefe iba a escribirnos un cheque a no ser que faltaran fondos en la cuenta.
51
The team will go to bed so early that they can play better tomorrow.
El equipo se acostara temprano para poder jugar mejor mañana.
52
He is going to win, although he has not done well this year.
El va a ganar, aunque este ano no lo ha hecho bien.
53
They will study physics unless their professor recommends another class.
Ellos van a estudiar física a menos que su profesor les recomiende otra clase.
54
Once she had climbed the mountain, she could see the ocean.
Una vez que ella habia subido la montaña, pudo ver el océano.
55
I'll see you when you get here.
Te vere cuando llegues.
56
No matter how much we practiced yesterday, we couldn't learn the game.
Por mucho que practicamos ayer, no pudimos aprender el juego.
57
Although she may write well, the editor will not hire her.
Aunque escriba bien, el editor no la va a contratar.
58
Once you get to El Paso, crossing into Ciudad Juarez is easy.
Una vez que llegues a El Paso, cruzar a Ciudad Juárez es facil.
59
The children were going to play with the dog, provided their mother let them.
Los ninos iban a jugar con el perro, con tal de que su madre les permitiera hacerlo.
60
He and I are going to play chess, although he usually wins.
El y yo vamos a jugar al ajedrez, aunque generalmente el gana.
61
Those children will never learn if they keep reading comics.
Esos niños nunca aprenderán si siguen leyendo tiras cómicas.
62
Juan's father would give him a car if he were more responsible.
Su padre le daría un coche a Juan si este fuera mas responsable.
63
What would happen if no one wanted to go to war?
Que pasaria si nadie quisiera ir a la guerra.
64
If elephants could fly, the streets of the world would be very dirty.
Si los elefantes pudieran volar, las calles del mundo estarian muy sucias.
65
If there is no food in the house, we will have to go buy it.
Si no hay comida en casa, tendremos que ir a comprarla.
66
If you dedicated more time to your studies, you would be able to pass your classes.
Si dedicaras más tiempo a tus estudios, podrías aprobar las clases.
67
We would have more money if we did not spend it on stupid things.
Tendríamos más dinero si no lo gastaramos en tonterías.
68
My friends in Tibet would call me if they had a cellular phone.
Mis amigos en Tibet me llamarian si tuvieran un telefono celular.
69
If politicians did not waste our money, we would be richer.
Si los políticos no derrocharan nuestro dinero, seríamos más ricos.
70
If I spend more time on the subjunctive, I will be able to use it without difficulty.
Si paso mas tiempo con subjuntivo, lo podre usar sin dificultad.
71
What would you do if you had as much money as Bill Gates?
Que harias si tuvieras tanto dinero como Bill Gates?
72
His friends would have come if he had told them there was a party.
Sus amigos habrian venido si el les hubiera dicho que habia una fiesta.
73
If you have time tomorrow, we'll go to the movies.
Si tienes tiempo mañana, iremos al cine.
74
We'll stay home tonight if it rains.
Nos quedaremos en casa esta noche si llueve.
75
If she admitted that she lied, I would feel better.
Si ella admitiera que mintió, me sentiria mejor.
76
I'll drive if you read the map.
Manejare si lees el mapa.
77
Would you go to Mars if NASA gave you the chance?
Irías al planeta Marte si NASA te diera la oportunidad?
78
I would learn to play the piano, if I had time.
Yo aprendería a tocar el piano si tuviera tiempo.
79
If they had attended the conference, we would have impressed them.
Si ellos hubieran asistido a la conferencia, nosotros les habriamos causado una buena impresion.
80
She would convince her boss if he could understand her.
Ella convencería a su jefe si él pudiera entenderla.
81
The couple got married before they kissed at the altar.
Los novios se casaron antes de besarse ante el altar.
82
You hope that I don't expect you to wait for me.
Esperas que yo no espere que me esperes.
83
I was looking for you everywhere, hoping that you were missing me.
Te buscaba por todas partes, esperando que me echaras de menos.
84
The fishermen launched their sailboats into the sea, despite the rain.
Los pescadores lanzaron sus barcos de vela al mar a pesar de la lluvia.
85
If all mothers-in-law died, husbands would be worth more.
Si todas las suegras se murieran, los esposos valdrian mas.
86
The kids were hoping that Saint Nick would bring them a lot of toys.
Los chicos esperaban que San Nicolas les trajera muchos juguetes.
87
The young man is going to ask her to dance as soon as he sees her.
El joven la va a sacar a bailar tan pronto como la vea.
88
He came to the USA hoping he would have better luck.
El vino a EE. UU. esperando tener mejor fortuna.
89
The flying saucer disappeared as quickly as it had appeared.
El platillo volador desapareció tan pronto como habia aparecido.
90
I decided that I would play pool with Juan as soon as he could get to the bar.
Decidí que iba a jugar a los billares con Juan cuando viniera al bar.
91
There wasn't a single book in the book store that dealt with the subject that interested me.
No habia ningún libro en la libreria que tratara el asunto que me interesaba.
92
Are you going shopping? yes, even though my parents have not given me much money.
Vas de compras? Si, a pesar de que mis papas no me hayan dado mucho dinero.
93
The politicians wanted to give it all away to corrupt contractors.
Los políticos querian darselo todo a contratistas corruptos.
94
Do you prefer music with good lyrics to that which is danceable?
Prefieres música que tenga buena letra a la que sea bailable?
95
After you leave the house is not the time to wonder whether you have turned off the oven.
Despues de salir de casa no es el momento de preguntarte si has apagado el horno.
96
They think they're going to Acapulco, provided that there is a cheap flight this weekend.
Creen que van a Acapulco, con tal de que haya un vuelo economic este fin de semana.
97
Do you want to go with her to the cafeteria or do you prefer that she go alone?
Quieres acompañarla a la cafetería o prefieres que ella vaya sola.
98
We need a person who knows Swahili and who can teach it.
Necesitamos una persona que sepa Swahil y que sea capaz de enseñarlo.
99
Juana wanted a ring that was more elegant and hoped that Juan would buy it for her.
Juana queria una sortija que fuera mas elegante y esperaba que Juan se la comprara.
100
That teenager only wants a girlfriend who will do what interests him.
Ese adolescente solo quiere una vonia que haga lo que a él le interesa.
101
It was a pity that her husband had abandoned her with all those children.
Era una lástima que su esposo la hubiera abandonado con todos esos hijos.
102
The pilots were hoping the flight attendants would serve dinner.
Los pilots esperaban que los asistentes de vuelo sirvieran la cena.
103
The little girl won't eat the bears' soup unless she is very hungry.
La niñita no comerá la sopa de los osos a menos que tenga mucha hambre.
104
His teachers always told him to apply himself to his studies.
Sus maestros siempre le decían que se metiera de lleno en los estudios.
105
When they went diving, they were afraid of what they might see.
Cuando buceaban, tenían miedo de lo que verían.
106
If she sent to the party, then he saw here; but I doubt that she went.
Si ella fue a la fiesta, pues, el la vio, pero dudo que ella fuera.
107
If she is rejected one more time, I think she will cry.
Si la rechazan una vez más, creo que va a llorar.
108
When he heard the news, he doubted they had told him the truth.
Cuando el oyó las noticias, dudo que le hubieran dicho la verdad.
109
The bears were angry because the little girl had eaten their soup.
Los osos estaban enojados porque la niñita habia comido la sopa de ellos.
110
There wasn't anyone who felt sad when Susan died.
No habia nadie que se entristeciera cuando murio Susana.
111
If you were to go to Cuba, what places would you visit.
Si fueras a Cuba, a cuales lugares visitarías?
112
After the animals ate, they fell asleep.
Despues de comer, los animales se durmieron.
113
They hoped he would arrive before it got dark.
Ellos esperaban que el llegara antes de que anocheciera.
114
Before she learned to drive, she never wanted to do anything.
Antes de aprender a manejar, ella nunca quería hacer nada.
115
Once you have finished this book, you will be able to use the subjunctive correctly.
Una vez que hayas terminado este libro, podras usar el subjuntivo correctamente.
116
Do you think there would be anyone who would care if they had bad luck?
Crees que a alguien le importaria si ellos tuvieran mala suerte?
117
If you could sell it to us for less, we would order more.
Si pudieras vendernoslo por menos, pediriamos mas.
118
If you want peace, it is necessary that you fight for justice.
Si quieres paz, es necesario luchar por la justicia.
119
If it had not been for your parents, you would not be here.
A no ser por tus padres, no estarias aqui.
120
Don't forget to close the door after you enter or exit the building.
No te olvides de cerrar la puerta después de entrar o salir del edificio.
121
If I were you, I would take appropriate action.
Si yo fuera tu, tomaría una responsabilidad propia.
122
If I had the money, I would go to the movies.
Si yo tuviera dinero, iría al cine.
123
If she had had the money, she would have gone to the movies.
Si hubiera tenido dinero, habría ido al cine.
124
If Sam were to win, I would cry.
Si ganara Sam, lloraria.
125
We will arrive when we should and not before.
Llegaremos cuando debamos y no antes.
126
Look in my eyes when you speak.
Mirame a los ojos cuando me hables.
127
Wake me up when your friends arrive.
Despiértame cuando lleguen.tus amigos.
128
We are going to do it when we are capable.
Vamos a hacerlos cuando seamos capaces.
129
What am I going to do when I am old?
Que voy a hacer cuando este viejo?
