Subjunctive tense of hablar and poder
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Is this correct: Si hable despacio quizas yo pueda entenderlo
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updated Nov 23, 2013
posted by adsimon
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Apart from constructions that use 'no saber si', si is not followed by the present subjunctive so you just use the present indicative for the first example.
Si habla ....
After quizas the subjunctive is a good option but even then it is optional depending on how sure or unsure you feel about the outcome,
updated Nov 23, 2013
edited by Kiwi-Girl
posted by Kiwi-Girl
You're very polite, using usted! - annierats, Nov 23, 2013
I'm a polite kind of girl ;) - Kiwi-Girl, Nov 23, 2013
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Si hablas más despacio, quizás pueda entenderte.
As Kiwi says, si is not followed by the subjunctve, but then we have a change of person + quizás, this , I think, makes the subjunctive inevitable.
I think, it's a slippery fish, the subjunctive!
updated Nov 23, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
"entenderle" for "usted", "entenderte" for "tú". I agree. - RelaxingCup, Nov 23, 2013
Cheers, Cup! - annierats, Nov 23, 2013
