When do I need to use the present subjunctive in Spanish?

In Spanish language, the present form subjunctive is used in many cases:The indicative form of a verb is used to express something things that are certain, such as facts.The subjunctive form of a verb, however is used to express uncertainty, such as doubts, orders, wishes or the likelihood of other events occurring. WishesEmotionsImpersonal expressionsRecommendationsDoubt/denialOjaláPresent examples of a case and then explain how to form the subjunctive using the infinitive form of the verb.

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