Subjunctive as the only verb

Question

If one says "viva la revolución," is an indicative clause (to trigger the subjunctive) implied to precede it? That is, can this clause stand alone as such and still be grammatically correct?

Answer 1

Yes, you can have grammatically correct sentences with only a subjunctive mood verb.

Que tenga buen viaje.

Que Dios te bendiga.

I suppose someone will say that a verb like "deseo" is implied so that their silly rule can still stand. But the fact is that sentences like mine above are perfectly correct and they only have a subjunctive verb in them.

thank you. Is the "que" necessary in those sentences? - someone09, Feb 12, 2011

You hear it all the time without the que. - Goyo, Feb 12, 2011

Answer 2

I think it would usually have ¡Qué viva la revolución! or ¡Vive la revolución! although the 'qué' in the first instance may well be understood if it is left off

Kiwi, I am not sure Vive la revolución is correct. I would say Viva la revolución. - gone, Feb 12, 2011

am i thinking of French? - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 12, 2011

Peut-être? lol... On second thought, Vive la revolución could be an imperative statement asking someone to Live out the revolution! - gone, Feb 12, 2011