Subjunctive
Understanding and Using Spanish's Most Distinctive Verb Form
Feb 23, 2025
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Definition
The subjunctive is a verb mood (not a tense) used to express:
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Uncertainty or doubt
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Wishes and hopes
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Emotions and feelings
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Recommendations and demands
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Hypothetical situations
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Impersonal expressions
Think of it this way: While the indicative mood deals with facts and reality, the subjunctive deals with the abstract, uncertain, or desired.