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When should I use the present subjunctive in Spanish?

The subjunctive is used to express a number of things in Spanish. One of its most common functions is to express doubt, for example; " No pienso que sea una buena idea. " Bear in mind that subjunct...
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Answered by Jordan H. • Spanish tutor
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Text to be translated: A los jóvenes mexicanos el matrimonio ya no les importa tanto, según los datos revelados por una encuesta realizada recientemente. Parece que este fenómeno se está extendiendo por toda...
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How do I form the pluperfect subjunctive?

In Spanish, the pluperfect subjunctive ( pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo) refers to an action in the very distant past, much like the pluperfect indicative (había/habías...-ado/ido). However, the subjunctive ...
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Answered by Michael W. • Spanish tutor
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In what circumstances should the present subjunctive be used in Spanish and how is it formed?

The subjunctive is a verb 'mood' in Spanish. There are many trigger phrases for the subjunctive and it can exist in both the present and imperfect (past) tense. However, today we will focus on just the prese...
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Answered by Megan J. • Spanish tutor
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Do you say "Habían muchas personas" or "Había muchas personas"? Which form is correct?

The second one is the correct! This is the impersonal use of the verb "haber", so the sentence lacks of subject. The mistake comes when people think "muchas personas" is the subject and t...
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Answered by Marcelo G. • Spanish tutor
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