Weekend Subjunctive Practice 25: Es probable que
¡Bienvenido a nuestro hilo! Each weekend, Cordobesa and I will present a different topic on everybodys favorite subject the subjunctive!
We will give an explanation of the topic, and a couple of examples.
Write sentences at least 5 words long. Write your Spanish sentence, and include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by Cordobesa in the comments section. Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.)
Post pictures if youd like, and dont forget to vote on the sentences you like best. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the topic as well as the number of votes.
¡Vamos allá!
Weekend Subjunctive Practice 25: Es probable que
Explanation:
Just like with other phrases that express a subjective opinion, es probable que is followed by the subjunctive, as seen in the example below.
Examples:
Es probable que este sea nuestro último hilo durante algún tiempo, porque tengo que prepararme para mi viaje a España y para el examen DELE. ¡Deseadme suerte!
This will probably be our last thread for some time, because I have to prepare for my trip to Spain and for the DELE exam. Wish me luck!
¡Os toca a vosotros!
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16 Answers
Es probable que Tosh apruebe el exámen pronto.
Tosh is likely to pass the exam soon.

Por desgracia es probable que Nepal sufra otro terremoto; por eso allí todo el mundo debe tener cuidado.
Unfortunately it is probable that Nepal suffers another earthquake; that's why there everybody must be careful.
Es probable que la princesa de Cambridge sea muy amada por la gente de Inglaterra.
It's likely that the princess of Cambridge will be well loved by England.
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Trato de aprender el subjuntivo. Es probable que la probabilidad de que esto sea imposible haya disminuido, gracias a Tosh y Cordobesa.
I am trying to learn the subjunctive. It is probable that the likelihood of this being impossible has decreased, thanks to Tosh and Cordobesa.

Es probable que Tosh sepa mucho español. Espero que sea suficiente para el examen. No creo que el examen vaya a ser demasiado difícil para él. Es probable que yo pueda escribir más oraciones en el subjuntivo, pero voy a terminar ahora.
It is probable that Tosh knows a lot of Spanish. I hope that it is enough for the exam. I don't think that the exam will be too difficult for him. It is probable that I can write more sentences in the subjunctive, but I will finish now.

Llévate el paraguas. Es probable que caiga un chaparrón pronto.
Take the umbrella. There will probably be a downpour soon.

La próxima vez que Daniela y yo juguemos el ajedrez, es probable que ella matare a mi rey.
The next time Daniela and I play chess, it's likely that she will kill my king.
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Es probable que si hiciera ejercicio en el gimnasio perdiera peso y me sintiera mejor, pero como no me gusta hacer gimnasia es probable que mo goze de estos beneficios en el futuro más cercano.
It's likely that if I exercised in the gym, I would lose weight and feel better, but, as I don't like going to the gym it is probable that I won't enjoy these benefits in the near future.
Con una corrección:
El rey de Francia, Louis X111: ? ¡Guardias, abran las puertas del palacio! ¡Es probable que 'los tres mosqueteros' vuelvan pronto...avísenme en cuanto* lleguen, por favor ! ?
Muchas gracias por tu corrección, tiempo
Ya he borrado la palabra (todos*) que fue entre cuanto y llueguen.
The king of France, Louis thirteenth: "Guards, open the Palace gates! It's likely that the three musketeers will return soon...tell me as soon as they all arrive, please!"
Corrijan mi español si es necesario, por favor ![]()
Quizá haya gente que piense que la nueva princesa la van a llamar 'Charlotte', pero si yo estuviera en la piel de Kate Middleton, la llamaría 'Lidia' ![]()
Perhaps there are some people who think that the new princess will be called 'Charlotte', but if I were Kate Middleton, I would call her Lydia.
Is this spanish correct???
Es probable que aprobes sobrado el examen. Buena suerte y gracias por el hilo sobre el subjunctivo!!! Espero que alguien vaya a actualizar el hilo aqui http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/270319/weekend-subjunctive-practice-all-threads.
Es probable que llueva esta semana.
It's likely that it will rain this week.

Si no tuviera a mi hija y su pareja de visita, es probable que escribiera una frase muy bonita e interesante sobre mis experiencias recientes en los hospitales de España, pero la pura verdad es que , en este momento, me falta el ánimo.
If I didn't have my daughter and her partner staying with me, it is likely that I would write a beautiful and interesting sentence about my recent experiences of Spanish hospitals, but the truth is that at this very moment in time, I'm not in the mood for it.
Es probable que yo vea esta película otra vez porque es Padrísimo!!
It's possible that I watch this film again because It's awesome.

I wish they would continue this thread. Sigh. Where are you 2? Please come back. ;o)
