This special verb form is used to talk about things that are not certain facts. We use it to express ideas like wishes, feelings, doubts, and possibilities. Think of it as the verb form for subjectivity, personal perspective, or an uncertain reality, rather than for objective truths.
We use this form to express wishes and hopes. It often follows phrases like 'I want..'. or 'I hope..'. when you talk about what you want someone else to do.
Espero que
vengas a la fiesta.
(I hope you come to the party.)
Quiero que me
llames mañana.
(I want you to call me tomorrow.)
Mis padres desean que yo
estudie más.
(My parents wish for me to study more.)
Ojalá haga buen tiempo.
(I hope the weather is good.)
This form is used to talk about our emotions or feelings in reaction to someone's actions or situation. It follows phrases like 'I'm happy that..'. or 'It bothers me that..'.
Me alegro de que
estés aquí.
(I'm happy that you are here.)
Siento que te
sientas mal.
(I'm sorry that you feel sick.)
Nos sorprende que
hables español tan bien.
(It surprises us that you speak Spanish so well.)
Me molesta que la gente no
escuche.
(It bothers me that people don't listen.)
We use this form to give recommendations, suggestions, or requests. It's a polite way to influence what another person does.
Te recomiendo que
leas este libro.
(I recommend that you read this book.)
El doctor sugiere que
descanses más.
(The doctor suggests that you rest more.)
Te pido que me
ayudes con esto.
(I'm asking you to help me with this.)
This form is used with general statements about what is important, necessary, or good. These are not personal beliefs, but general opinions or rules.
Es importante que
bebas mucha agua.
(It's important that you drink a lot of water.)
Es necesario que
lleguemos temprano.
(It's necessary that we arrive early.)
Es mejor que
vayamos ahora.
(It's better that we go now.)
Es una lástima que no
puedas venir.
(It's a shame that you can't come.)
We use this form when expressing doubt or denial. It is for things you don't believe are true or are not certain about.
Dudo que
llegue a tiempo.
(I doubt he will arrive on time.)
No creo que
sea una buena idea.
(I don't think it's a good idea.)
No es verdad que
cueste tanto dinero.
(It's not true that it costs so much money.)
This form is used after words like 'when' (cuando), 'as soon as' (en cuanto), or 'after' (después de que) to talk about a future action that has not happened yet.
Cuando llegues a casa, llámame.
(When you get home, call me.)
Vamos a cenar
después de que termines tu trabajo.
(We are going to have dinner after you finish your work.)
Te lo diré
en cuanto lo
sepa.
(I will tell you as soon as I know.)
Hazlo
antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
(Do it before it's too late.)
Be careful! When 'cuando' refers to a habitual action or something in the past, you do not use this special form. You only use it for future, uncertain events.
We use this form after 'so that' (para que) to explain the purpose or goal of an action.
Te llamo
para que sepas la noticia.
(I'm calling you so that you know the news.)
Estudio mucho
para que mis padres
estén orgullosos.
(I study a lot so that my parents are proud.)
This form is used to describe a person or thing that may not exist or is unknown. It often appears when searching for something with specific qualities.
Busco una casa que
tenga piscina.
(I'm looking for a house that has a pool.)
¿Hay alguien aquí que
hable japonés?
(Is there anyone here who speaks Japanese?)
No conozco a nadie que
pueda ayudarnos.
(I don't know anyone who can help us.)
