My parents won't let me play sports?

Question

Sí, por qué mis padres no quieren a mi jugar los deportes.

Yes, because my parents don't want me to play sports. Is that how I can say that?

Answer 1

Sí, porque mis padres quieren que no juegue los deportes. you need the subjunctive. hence juegue.

• Ahh, expressing will or wish. Thanks!! - rooky Dec 7, 2009
• Is more common to use "no quieren que juegue/practique deportes" - Mokay Dec 7, 2009
• true. it is definitely less cumbersome to say it that way. - Evan99 Dec 8, 2009

Answer 2

Also, how would I say "they don't think I can play sports and get good grades?"

• no piensen que pueda jugar deportes y sacar notas buenas. - Evan99 Dec 8, 2009