How do you know when to use the subjunctive?

Okay, it is very simple and there is an easy way to remember how to do this! The subjunctive is a 'mood', not a tense nor a verb. There are a few subjunctive triggers and there is an acronym that will help you remember! So far, you have been taught the 'indicative' mood.

So, whenever each of these come up in a sentence or if you are thinking of a verb conjugation, consider whether the verb is a form of :

a Wish

an Emotion

an Imperative

a Recommendation

a Doubt

you see Ojalá in the sentence.

Whenever any of these come up, you must use the subjunctive conjugation.. Now, I will teach you how to do that..

Any questions?..

ZB
Answered by Zahra B. Spanish tutor

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