Present Subjunctive in Spanish

Present Subjunctive

Affirmative Sentences

• Used to express a wish or desire for a situation to be true
• Typically begins with verbs like "it is necessary," "it is essential," or "it is vital"
• Formula: Subject + verb in the present subjunctive
• Examples:
  • It is necessary that he be there.
  • It is essential that she finish her project.

Doubt and Uncertainty

• Used to express doubt or uncertainty about a situation
• Typically begins with verbs like "I doubt," "I fear," or "it is unlikely"
• Formula: Subject + verb in the present subjunctive
• Examples:
  • I doubt that he be telling the truth.
  • It is unlikely that it rain today.

Necessity and Obligation

• Used to express necessity, obligation, or requirement
• Typically begins with verbs like "it is necessary," "it is obligatory," or "it is required"
• Formula: Subject + verb in the present subjunctive
• Examples:
  • It is necessary that everyone attend the meeting.
  • It is obligatory that you have a passport.

Negative Sentences

• Used to express negation or prohibition
• Typically begins with verbs like "I do not think," "I do not believe," or "it is forbidden"
• Formula: Subject + verb in the present subjunctive
• Examples:
  • I do not think that he be there.
  • It is forbidden that you smoke in the building.

Emotions and Feelings

• Used to express emotions or feelings about a situation
• Typically begins with verbs like "I wish," "I hope," or "I regret"
• Formula: Subject + verb in the present subjunctive
• Examples:
  • I wish that it snow tomorrow.
  • I hope that she get the job.