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What is the Spanish word for 'to swim'?
What is the subjunctive form of 'you speak' in Spanish?
hables
What is the subjunctive form of 'they live' in Spanish?
vivan
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The Spanish word 'estudian' means 'they study'.
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The word 'va' is the subjunctive form of 'to go'.
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Study Notes
Doubtful Statements in Spanish
- Expressions of doubt are often followed by the subjunctive mood in Spanish verbs.
- "I doubt that you-all swim well" translates to "Dudo que ustedes naden".
- The verb "nadar" in subjunctive for "you-all" becomes "naden".
Uncertainty in Communication
- "It's doubtful that you speak Chinese" translates to "Es dudoso que hables chino".
- The verb "hablar" uses "hables" for "you" in subjunctive.
Certainty and Reality
- "It's uncertain that they live in Spain" is conveyed as "Es incierto que ellos vivan en España".
- The subjunctive form for "vivir" here is "vivan".
Statements of Truth
- "It's true that the boy doesn't study well" indicates certainty, with "estudia" (he studies) remaining in indicative mood.
- The verb "estudiar" does not change due to the certainty.
Perceptions of Beauty
- "Pablo doesn't think that Anita is pretty" shows doubt regarding beauty when using "sea" (is).
- The verb "ser" in this context is "sea" for subjunctive.
Marriage and Relationships
- "It's not certain that we are married" uses "estemos" (we are) in subjunctive form.
- "Ser" denotes a permanent status, reflected by "estemos".
Parental Concerns
- "The parents aren't convinced that he is the ideal husband" also uses "sea" indicating doubt in the statement about suitability.
Weather Predictions
- "It doesn't seem like it is going to rain" translates to "No parece que va a llover", keeping "va" in indicative.
Job Security
- "The taxi driver doesn't suppose that there is enough work" employs "habea" reflecting uncertainty surrounding availability.
Personal Origins
- "It's true that I am from Spain" affirms certainty with "soy" (I am) in the indicative form.
Family Relations
- "She denies that her brother is a troubled boy" utilizes "sea", expressing doubt about the brother’s character.
Business Management
- "It's not true that he manages the company" uses the subjunctive "diriga" to indicate falsehood about management.
Romantic Relationships
- "It's not certain that he has a girlfriend" translates to "No es cierto que tenga una novia", using "tenga" for uncertainty.
Academic Concerns
- "I fear that Luis won't pass the test" employs "pase" to show concern over passing, using subjunctive mood.
Affirmations of Love
- "I think that Juan loves Maria" states belief confidently with "ama" (loves) in the indicative form.
Navigational Confidence
- "It's improbable that we'll get lost" translates to "Es improbable que nos perdamos", with "perdamos" (we lose) in subjunctive.
General Character Assessment
- "I don't think that he is a bad boy" uses "sea" to express doubt about his character.
Health Predictions
- "The doctor doesn't think he is going to recover" states a lack of confidence using "va".
Pet Emotions
- "Carmen and I don't doubt that the cats are sad" confirms certainty that translates to "No dudamos que los gatos están tristes" with "estan" in indicative.
Employment Status
- "It's not true that Alvaro works" reflects disbelief through "trabaje" in subjunctive.
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