what is the subjunctive in spanish used for?

Question

I would like to know when it is necessary to use the subjunctive form?

Answer 1

Welcome to the forum Samistyle

If these posts/responses about the subjunctive prove too complicated for you to understand - which would be perfectly understandable as your profile doesn't specify a level and you are new here - may I suggest that you start by listening to the first Spanish lesson and working your way through them in order since the lessons are structured to build upon the knowledge gained from the previous lessons. You will find that the lessons on the subjunctive don't start until the end of the second section and are continued into the beginning of the third section so it is not beginners material exactly

Here is a link to the first lesson
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If, however, you already partially understand the subjunctive mood and are simply asking for clarification, may I apologise in advance? There was no intention on my part to patronise you .... I am simply trying to anticipate your needs in advance since I know that the subjunctive mood is not exactly beginners material but can seem very complex at times !

I have reached an intermediate level but am working my way through the lessons a second time since I have been here. (I had been receiving lessons prior to joining here so going through all the lessons once won't guarantee you reach intermediate level)

It is amazing what you can learn when listening to the same material again: things can become clearer

I hope this helps

Answer 2

The best place to start is to listen and participate in the learning courses on this site (click ''LEARN SPANISH'' at the top of the page). The subjunctive is used in both English and Spanish, but more frequently in Spanish. The first place it appears in the lessons is in 'Learn Spanish 2', here:

2.15 - Healthy Recommendations in the Subjunctive

Answer 3

And if you find playing games a good way to learn - you can join in here

The Subjunctive

Answer 4

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Read the posts by lazarus in that thread. You can also search for other posts here by lazarus on this topic.

Answer 5

Then follow up with the lessons here

Answer 6

Why don't you start by looking at this below.

Subjunctive

Answer 7

Imperfect Subjunctives are form from the 3rd person plural of the preterit eg: To sing; Cantar: regular , Gerund: cantando Imperfect Subjunctives: cantara/-ase, cantaras/-ases, cantara/-ase, cantáramos/-ásemos,cantarais/-aseis, cantaran/-asen

formed :) - Kiwi-Girl, Oct 5, 2010