The subjunctive with conjunctions of time Flashcards
1
Q
antes (de) que
A
before
2
Q
apenas
A
as soon as
3
Q
cuando
A
when
4
Q
después (de) que
A
after
5
Q
en cuanto
A
as soon as
6
Q
hasta que
A
until
7
Q
mientras (que)
A
while, as long as
8
Q
tan pronto como
A
as soon as
9
Q
What conjunction of time always is followed by subjunctive?
A
antes (de) que
10
Q
When will the expressions of time take the subjunctive?
A
When they introduce an action of state that has not yet taken place
Deposita mi cheque en cuanto llegue– deposit my check as soon as it arrives
11
Q
When will the expressions of time take the indicative?
A
When the action of state that they introduce is customary or has already taken place
ex: todas las semanas deposito tu cheque en cuanto llega- every week i deposit your check as soon as it arrives
