Using the subjunctive with aunque?

Question

I have seen some people use the subjunctive after the word aunque, but I'm not sure why because it doesn't seem to fall under any of the WEIRDO, AAASPACES, or THEMCD clauses that I have learned. I heard that it has something to do with whether or not the listener already knows what you are saying, but I don't really get it.

Thank you!!!

very nice question, welcome to the forum :) - 006595c6, Jun 27, 2017

Welcome to SpanishDict, Elefantita. - rac1, Jun 27, 2017

Answer 1

HI elefantita, welcome to the forum

Look, I going to post lazarus' answer here, he is a grammar specialist, I guess his answer is very clear.

Please don't hesitate to keep asking if you don't understand.

lazarus1907

The subjunctive here is used exactly the way it is used everywhere and all the time: when you don't intend to tell someone what you know, think, believe, imagine, guess or suspect.

If you say: "Creo que sí, aunque no estoy seguro", you want to tell someone you know that you are not certain, so you must use indicative.

If you say: "Iré aunque no me inviten", you don't intend to tell anyone that you know or think that are not invited (or not going to be invited), since you are contemplating something that may or may not happen, so you must use subjunctive.

"I believe his answer".... :) - rac1, Jun 27, 2017

Laz is the best! :) - rac1, Jun 27, 2017

Answer 2

Hello!

These links from 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 might be answer to your question.

• Use of the subjunctive with aunque
• does "aunque" take the subjunctive?
• Using 'aunque'
• Aunque with the Subjunctive

Hope this helps.

Regards!

great links, nkm, you are a true specialist at finding stuff :) - 006595c6, Jun 27, 2017

Thanks N K M. Many answers can be found by doing a simple search. There is a wealth of knowledge here at SD. :) - rac1, Jun 27, 2017