"i might see you there"
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how do you say "i might see you there"
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updated Nov 24, 2013
posted by khornak
Please rememember to capitalize "I". It is required in correct English spelling. - Jubilado, Nov 22, 2013
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Whenever I need to say "might", I say "es possible que" before I put in the verb.
updated Nov 24, 2013
posted by AlyssaLTerry
Interesting idea. - gringojrf, Nov 22, 2013
In practice, that is exactly what I have done in the past too, but I¨m trying to make myself not use the workarounds so much. Still, I agree completely with that one. - rogspax, Nov 23, 2013
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"Might" indicates doubt or not being sure, so subjunctive must be used.
Alyssa and Gringo are correct here.
Roger is correct with "podría" however, usually we would say: Puede (ser) que te vea allí.
"Chance que ......... is yet another option.
updated Nov 24, 2013
posted by 005faa61
Good one Julia. I hear puede ser a lot, but haven´t started using it yet, because everytime I see it, it looks like it should be a case of subjunctive (like pueda) but almost never is, which confuses me. I need improve my understanding here. - rogspax, Nov 23, 2013
Verb following "Puede (ser) que" should always be subjunctive. Maybe you have heard "Puede ser que sí" this is OK. SInce you will be in México DF soon, here are restaurant recommendations: for the best tacos al pastor "El Fofoncito" 5 locations; - 005faa61, Nov 23, 2013
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This is a very interesting conversation! I will remember "puede ser" in the future. Gracias, Julian! - AlyssaLTerry, Nov 23, 2013
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Quizás nos veamos allá.
I am not sure but I think the subjunctive is needed here because of uncertainty. But I'm probably wrong.
updated Nov 24, 2013
posted by gringojrf
good point - rogspax, Nov 23, 2013
Creo que sí. - annierats, Nov 23, 2013
I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I've encountered natives using "Quizás" and "Tal vez" without the subjunctive. - SlimNm, Nov 24, 2013
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Might is modal verb without a perfect translation, though podría is pretty close.
Podría verte allá
Quizás nos vemos allá
updated Nov 23, 2013
posted by rogspax
