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:

  • Uncertainty or doubt

  • Wishes and hopes

  • Emotions and feelings

  • Recommendations and demands

  • Hypothetical situations

  • 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.