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Todays subjunctive verb is 'Entender" "to understand"

Todays subjunctive verb is 'Entender" "to understand"

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The subjunctive is used to express the same three basic ideas in both the Present and Imperfect Subjunctives. Whenever the main clause expresses any of the three, the second (subordinate) clause has to be in the subjunctive. When one person expresses his will that someone else do something..even inferred indirectly.

Les pido que no las abran. I’m asking you not to open them. Insisten en que bailemos. They insist that we dance. Es lástima que no pueda venir. It’s a pitty that she can’t come. I suggest that she come at once. Sugiero que venga en seguida. I suggested that she come at once. Sugíri que viniera en seguida. They demand that we be there on time. Exijian que estemos allí a tiempo. They demanded that we be there on time. Exigieron que estuviéramos allí a tiempo.

After expressions of emotion, or if hope is implied. May the New Year bring you joy. Que el año nuevo le traiga alegría. May God be with you and keep you. Que Dios esté contigo y le guarde.

When the subjunctive involves unreality, something indefinite, uncertain, or contrary to fact: It is possible that he may not come. Es possible que no venga. It was possible that he might not come. Era possible que no viniera. If I were you, I’d read this carefully. Si yo fuera Ud. leería esto con cuidado.

When the main clause expresses doubt, denial, or unreality. ¿Es possible que valga tanto? Is it possible that it’s worth so much? Niega que se lo hayan dado. He denies that they have given it to them.

When the conjunction that introduces the subordinate clause makes the action uncertain, indefinite, doubtful. En caso de que lo veas…. In case yousee him… No se lo diremos a menos que insistan. We will not tell them it unless they insist. Aunque quiera ayudarme, no la dejaré. Even if she wants to help me, I will not let her. Aunque quisiera ayudarme, no la dejaría. Even if she wanted to help me, I would not let her. Yo iré con tal que tú vayas también. I will go if you will go too.

A conjunction of time introduces an action that has not yet been completed. Cuándo suene el timbre, abra la puerta. When the doorbell rings, open the door. Así ue lluegen, iremos. As soon as they arrive, we will go.

When a subordinate clause refers to something that is indefinite, hypothetical, or non-existent. No hay nadie que baile como ella. There is no one who dances like her. Busco un libro que tenga todas las respuestas. I’m looking for a book with all the answers.

The word (si) is used in the present indicative unless it refers to something contrary to fact. A sure giveaway is when the conditional (contrary to fact) is used in the main clause with (si). Si tuviera tiempo (but I don’t), lo haría. Or… Lo haría, si tuviera tiempo. I would do it , if I had time. Si yo reinara…If I were to rule (but I’m not going to)…… Si yo hablara…If I were to speak (but I’m not going to)….followed by conditional.

Main clause expresses doubt or uncertainty about the following action, or denies that it ever took place. Dudo que vengan. I doubt that they will come. Dudaba que vinieran. I doubted that they came. No estoy seguro de que esté abierto. I’m not sure that its open. No estaba seguro de que estuviera abierto. I was not sure that it was open.

Some impersonal expressions are always (100%) followed by the subjunctive. Es possible/es impossible que… Es probable/es improbable que… No es verdad/No es cierto que… Es fácil (likely)/es difícil (unlikely) que… Antes de que (before)…

If the subject doesn’t change, then we only have one clause and no subjunctive.

Espero venir. I hope to come. Me alegro de estar con Uds. I’m happy to be with you all.

I will give you todays verb. You give me …a present subjunctive sentence usage. Les daré el verbo de hoy. Uds. me darán.. .un presentar uso de frase de subjuntivo.

Ex. Casarse;- Cuando se casen, vivirán en la ciudad. When they marry, they will live in the city.

El verbo subjuntivo de Hoy viene de – “entender “-. Todays subjunctive verb comes from ******Entender "******to understand–

Escríbamela en inglés y español...por favor. Write it for me in English and Spanish please. ¡Incluyan caudros/dibujos…cuando los prefieran! Include pictures/drawings…when you prefer them!

“Entender”

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updated Aug 19, 2012
posted by viejito
OK, here I go again. - yahvey_hoffman, Aug 9, 2012

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Ojalá que me entienda.

Hopefully he understands me.

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updated Aug 10, 2012
edited by PumpkinCalabaza
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
'Ojalá que me entienda'. Great job pumpkin....and thanks for practicing with us.:) - viejito, Aug 9, 2012
Me gusta la pic - yahvey_hoffman, Aug 9, 2012
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¿Es posible que se entendieran?

Is it possible that they understood each other? enter image description here

updated Aug 10, 2012
edited by yahvey_hoffman
posted by yahvey_hoffman
very good vahvey :) - viejito, Aug 9, 2012
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Deseo que entienda lo que mi perro piensa. I wish I understood what my dog is thinking.

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updated Aug 10, 2012
edited by LaBurra
posted by LaBurra
'entienda' could be anyone. I might have put 'que yo entienda" to clear up any ambiguity. It is a very nice sentence. Thanks for offering it:) - viejito, Aug 10, 2012
Thank you for critiquing it. - LaBurra, Aug 10, 2012
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Dudo que entiendan la lección.

I doubt they'll understand the lesson.

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updated Aug 10, 2012
posted by Azabache
Nice azabache :) - viejito, Aug 9, 2012
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En realidad no entiendo el subjuntivo. Pero es posible que lo entienda en el futuro.

Actually I don't understand the subjunctive. But it is possible that I may do in the future.

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updated Aug 10, 2012
edited by Eddy
posted by Eddy
...es posible que lo entienda". It is possible that I will...both possible and impossible are always followed by subjunctive in clauses. You are doing great and will eventually learn it. I have faith in people with courage enough to try.:) Deserves a vote - viejito, Aug 9, 2012
I meant to put the subjunctive but typed "entienda" incorrectly. It was meant to be a joke. Looks like it backfired on me. - Eddy, Aug 9, 2012
It was very nice Eddy. You got me on that one.:) - viejito, Aug 10, 2012
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No creo que la raza humana nunca entienda todos los misterios del universo, pero es necesario que tratemos de entenderlos

I don't think that the human race will ever understand all the mysteries of the universe, but it is necessary that we try to understand them


lamento que no haya una foto, por si acaso ustedes quieren ver una foto, hay una aquí

updated Aug 10, 2012
edited by Maxwell_R
posted by Maxwell_R
very nice Maxwell : - viejito, Aug 9, 2012
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Quiero que todos entendáis que la fiesta va a tener lugar en mi casa. :D

I want all of you all to understand that the party is going to take place at my house.

updated Aug 19, 2012
posted by joshhh317
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En referencia al perro: Es una lástima que ella no entienda muy bien la situación.

In reference to the dog: It’s a pity that she didn't really understand the situation.

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updated Aug 10, 2012
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
I like the wording in that poster...very true. Thanks:) - viejito, Aug 10, 2012