Master the phrases that trigger the Spanish subjunctive. Essential for A-Level and high-grade GCSE Spanish writing.
Practice this grammar →The subjunctive follows specific conjunctions and verbs when expressing desire, doubt, emotion, recommendation, or possibility in a subordinate clause.
Querer que, desear que, esperar que trigger subjunctive. Example: Quiero que estudies más. (I want you to study more.)
Alegrarse de que, tener miedo de que, sorprender que. Example: Me alegra que estés aquí. (I am glad you are here.)
Recomendar que, aconsejar que, sugerir que, pedir que. Example: Te recomiendo que practiques cada día.
Dudar que, no creer que, no pensar que. Example: Dudo que sea verdad. (I doubt it is true.)
Es importante que, es necesario que, es posible que, es mejor que, ojalá. Example: Es importante que hables con el profesor.
At GCSE, two or three correct subjunctive uses reliably access the highest marks. At A-Level, varied and accurate subjunctive use is essential for Grade A.
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Used by GCSE students and their teachers across UK secondary schools.
Start free practice →Expressions of desire (querer que), emotion (alegrarse de que), doubt (dudar que), recommendation (es importante que), and possibility (es posible que).
Take the yo present indicative, drop -o, add opposite vowel endings. -AR verbs get -e endings; -ER/-IR verbs get -a endings.