Using desde que / hasta que (since/until) with indicative and subjunctive (subordinate time clauses) Flashcards

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Desde que + indicative

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We generally use desde que with the indicative in both present and past tenses

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I always think of you from the moment I wake up

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Siempre pienso en ti desde que me despierto.

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I haven’t played football since I twisted my ankle.

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No juego al fútbol desde que me torcí el tobillo.

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I’ve always been very restless since I was a child.

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Siempre he sido muy inquieta desde que era niña.

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When talking about past actions we can also use it with the subjunctive…

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but this makes it sound more formal.

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I haven’t played football since I twisted my ankle.

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No juego al fútbol desde que me torciera el tobillo.

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Tomorrow, from the moment you land until you arrive at the hotel, a couple of hours will have passed.

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Mañana, desde que aterrices hasta que llegues al hotel habrán pasado un par de horas.

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We will have time to organise the party from the moment when the children have gone to school.

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Tendremos tiempo de organizar la fiesta desde que los niños se hayan ido al colegio.

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Hasta que + indicative

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When we are talking about present and past events.

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Sometimes I wait up for my daughter until she gets home.

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A veces espero a mi hija despierta hasta que llega a casa.

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I’ve had these trousers for years, until they ripped.

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He tenido estos pantalones durante años, hasta que se han rajado.

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My grandfather worked at the post office until he died.

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Mi abuelo trabajó en la oficina de Correos hasta que murió.

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Hasta que + subjunctive

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When we are talking about a future event that is yet to happen.

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I am not letting my son use Instagram until he is 15 or 16.

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No voy a permitir que mi hijo use Instagram hasta que tenga 15 o 16 años.

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Tomorrow, from the moment you land until you arrive at the hotel, a couple of hours will have passed.

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Mañana, desde que aterrices hasta que llegues al hotel habrán pasado un par de horas.

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