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Today's "Subjunctive Verb" is from "Ir" - 'to go'

Today's "Subjunctive Verb" is from "Ir" - 'to go'

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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:fIt 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, doutful. En caso de que lo veas…. In case you see 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...assuming a positive assumption, unless it's the speakers intent to refer to something contrary to fact. A sure giveaway is when the conditional (contrary to fact) is used in the main clause with (si)... The imperfect subjunctice + conditional.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)…

Some verbs and expressions depend upon the speakers intent. Depués de que vino, fiumos a comer. After he came we went to eat.
Después de que venga, iremos a comer. After he arrives (he hasn’t yet) we will go to eat.

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 – “Ir “- “to go”. Todays subjunctive verb comes from ******Ir "******to go– 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!

“Ir” “to go”

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updated Aug 22, 2012
posted by viejito
Gracias viejito! - 0095ca4c, Aug 13, 2012
This "subjunctive of the day" is a great idea. - JoyceM, Aug 14, 2012

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Espero que vayamos al supermercado pronto. ¡La nevera está vacía!

I hope we go to the supermarket soon. The fridge is empty!

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updated Aug 14, 2012
posted by Tosh
early morning dinners. lol :) - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
tosh, how clean your fridge is! - annierats, Aug 13, 2012
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Ben: ¡Hola, Ivan! ¿Cómo estás?

Ivan: Bien, gracias, ¿y tú?

Ben: Lo mismo. Oye, algunos amigos míos y yo vamos a ir a la playa este fin de semana. Me estaba preguntando si querías ir.

Ivan: Uy, amaría ir. Pero es que no tengo ningún dinero... Y ni sé si tengo el tiempo para ir...

Ben: Aw, pues ¡queremos que vayas con nosotros! ¡Y tengo bastante dinero para los dos de nosotros!

Ivan: Bueno, vale...

Sorry if it's a bit too long, lol smile

updated Aug 14, 2012
edited by Azabache
posted by Azabache
long, but nice. The viewers need to know "that with (si) you were assuming a positive. (si) always assumes possitive unless the authors intent is to make it contrary. ¡ queremos que vayas...! Vey nice:) - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
never said that I was a good typist LOL Vey = very - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
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El jefe quiere que vayas al banco ahora y deposites el dinero.

The boss wants you to go to the bank now and deposit the money.

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updated Aug 14, 2012
edited by LaBurra
posted by LaBurra
Pocket it! - annierats, Aug 13, 2012
very nice, LaBurra :) - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
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No nos iremos a menos que nos echen fuera de aqui.

We won`t leave unless they throw us out of here.

updated Aug 22, 2012
edited by Lise-Laroche
posted by Lise-Laroche
I believe it is...No nos iremos a menos que... But,its a great effort on your part and worth the points for participating and learning:) - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
Gracias viejito! - Lise-Laroche, Aug 22, 2012
I`m having such a hard time `con los verbos`. - Lise-Laroche, Aug 22, 2012
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Si mi hermana fuera a Madrid por cierto yo le acompañaría porque es una ciudad maravillosa.

If my sister were to go to Madrid I would certainly accompany her because it's a wonderful city.

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updated Aug 14, 2012
posted by Eddy
beautiful city :) - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
Estoy de acuerdo contigo. - Eddy, Aug 13, 2012
I used to live in that neighborhood. It's beautiful, but the economy continues to worsen. - JoyceM, Aug 14, 2012
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En el camino de tu vida, espero que con cada paso, vayas con Dios.

In the path of your life, I hope that with each step, you go with God.

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updated Aug 14, 2012
edited by JoyceM
posted by JoyceM
Que bonitas tu imagen y tu frase. :) (Espero*) - joshhh317, Aug 14, 2012
I might have written..."espero con cada paso que vayas con Dios". At any rate, it's a wonderful thought...whatever way put :) - viejito, Aug 14, 2012
Okay, I'm still new at the subjunctive, so I changed the first verb. Do I have it right, now? - JoyceM, Aug 14, 2012
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María quiere que yo vaya a la tienda para cáscaras de naranja confitadas.

Mary wants me to go to the store for candied orange peels.

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updated Aug 14, 2012
posted by bandit51jd
Yummy..:) - viejito, Aug 14, 2012
Please bring me some, too! - JoyceM, Aug 14, 2012
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A donde vayas tú,yo iré contigo. Wherever you go, I will go with you.

updated Aug 14, 2012
posted by kenwilliams
Very creative, kenwilliams :) - viejito, Aug 14, 2012
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í Vaya con Dios!

Farewell , may God be with you.

updated Aug 14, 2012
posted by annierats
Good morning , annierats:) Thanks - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
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Espero que vayas rápidamente y con cuidado

I hope that you go quickly and safely

updated Aug 14, 2012
edited by Maxwell_R
posted by Maxwell_R
very good, Maxwell :) - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
You need to put a stress mark on "rápidamente". But, your sentence was excellent. :) - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
Gracias, viejito! - Maxwell_R, Aug 13, 2012
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¡Que te vaya bien!

I hope it goes well (for you)!

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updated Aug 14, 2012
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
Quick and to the point. Nice:) - viejito, Aug 13, 2012
Gracias - PumpkinCalabaza, Aug 13, 2012
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Si queréis que me vaya, por favor, decidmelo.

If you all want me to go, please, tell me so! raspberry

updated Aug 14, 2012
posted by joshhh317
Very nice , joshh371 :) - viejito, Aug 14, 2012
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Si no me hubiera ido de mi país ni hubiera buscado refugio aquí, no habría ganado este premio esta noche.

If I hadn't left my country or if I hadn't sought refuge here, it would not have won this award tonight.

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updated Aug 14, 2012
posted by Kiwi-Girl
I will except the auxillary helping verb (haber) as a substitute “imperfect subjunctive” conjugation for ir. Nice sentence. ☺...and, nice picture. :) - viejito, Aug 14, 2012
Kiwi, you're getting as tired as I am and doing the wrong verb.. - annierats, Aug 14, 2012