When is the subjunctive used without "que" in front of it?
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I have heard "que" starting sentences with and without subjunctive verb tenses following it, but I have also heard the subjuntive used without the use of a "que" in front. When is this acceptable to do? What are some examples of sentences using subjuntive that don't need 'que,' and what does it mean?
Muchas gracias! 
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updated Jan 8, 2012
posted by dondestascorazon
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What comes to mind for me right away is the ojalá situation.
Ojalá triggers the subjunctive (95% of the time), but the relative pronoun que is optional. Ojalá/ojalá que means "I hope to God..."
Ojalá que mi familia tenga buena suerte este año. --> I hope to God that my family has good luck this year.
Ojalá mi familia tenga buena suerte este año. --> It means the same thing as above, but "que" usage is entirely up to you.
updated Jan 8, 2012
edited by SonrisaDelSol
posted by SonrisaDelSol
gracias!! - dondestascorazon, Jan 7, 2012
No hay de que :D - SonrisaDelSol, Jan 8, 2012
