I make these threads so that you learn more.... [Subjunctive]

Question

Here is a fun and simple use of the subjunctive that is an everyday way of speaking, you'll be able to work it into any conversation or writing.

I make/do these threads so that you learn more. Hago estos hilos para que aprendan más.

Very simple, para que + subjunctive (always)

Now that we've got the "trigger" out of the way, let's think about the mindset. It's rather simple here, and doesn't require much contemplating.

Creo que deberías leer ese libro para que aprendas más sobre este tema.

I think that you should read that book so that you learn more about this topic.

para que aprendas

It's because, it's nothing more than an intended result, it may happen or it may not in the future, but it's what's intended. This is not simply "doubt" although there is also that of course, but it's the doubt that it will become a reality in the future. All there is right now is intention and anticipation and maybe.. hope.

Si lees ese libro vas a saber más sobre el tema.

If you read that book you're going to know more about the topic.

There is no anticipated reality there, I'm saying that it's already a reality that if you do A, B will occur, and that's why you 99.999% of the time don't use the present subjunctive mood after "si"

Te estoy diciendo esto para que recuerdes la información.

I'm telling you this so that/in order that you (may) remember the information.

That's the intention, that's the anticipated/potential reality.. but it may or may not become a reality.

Espero que esto les ayude. Por favor, pregúntenme lo que quieran aquí debajo.

This is a good lesson. - Jubilado, Jan 21, 2013

Gracias, fíjate en esta lección y en la próxima incluiré más expresiones con la misma mentalidad. - avispao, Jan 21, 2013

¡Huy! No me había dado cuenta de que había escrito "aprendes" lo que es el indicativo. Lo he corregido, discúlpenme. Tengo que prestar mucha más atención a lo que escribo si voy a tratar de enseñarles a los demás, jaja. No se preocupen, sigo revisando. - avispao, Jan 21, 2013

Por favor, cuando ustedes ven errores así, no duden en decirme. - avispao, Jan 21, 2013

gracias por compartir estas lecciones con nosotros y por ayudarnos. - rogspax, Jan 21, 2013

De nada, gracias por participar. - avispao, Jan 21, 2013

Answer 1

Thanks for the clear and concise lesson!

Me alegra que la lección te resulte clara y precisa de verdad. Gracias. - avispao, Jan 21, 2013

Answer 2

Thanks mate. You made a dull subject come alive , making it easier for someone

like me who is as thick as two planks understand , now I shall work on it.

I really appreciate reading that, thank you. I'm glad to have helped. I'll be writing more probably tomorrow.. that ties into this use. - avispao, Jan 21, 2013

Answer 3

Muchas gracias. Hace muchas lecciones, y exactamente Eso es lo que necesito. La repetitión. En esa manera es posible desarrollar un sentido correcto. Otra vez, muchas gracias a todos ustedes que ahora nos ayudan con este tema difícil.

Thank you, I understand what you mean, chunk by chunk. - avispao, Jan 21, 2013