Learn how to express agreement and disagreement in Spanish using key phrases like "Creo que" (I believe that) with the indicative, and "No creo que" (I don't believe that) with the subjunctive, to clearly communicate certainty or doubt.
- Creo que + indicative to show agreement or certainty.
- No creo que + subjunctive** to show disagreement or doubt.
- Positive opinion = indicative; Negative opinion = subjunctive
| Expresión (Expression) | Uso (Usage) | Ejemplo (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Creo que + indicativo (I believe that + indicative) | Certeza (Certainty) | Creo que es urgente. (I think it is urgent.) |
| No creo que + subjuntivo (I don't believe that + subjunctive) | Duda o negación (Doubt or denial) | No creo que sea urgente. (I don’t think it is urgent.) |
| Está claro que + indicativo (It is clear that + indicative) | Hecho evidente (Evident fact) | Está claro que tenemos tiempo. (It is clear that we have time.) |
| No está claro que + subjuntivo (It is not clear that + subjunctive) | Falta de claridad (Lack of clarity) | No está claro que tengamos tiempo. (It is not clear that we have time.) |
| Es verdad que + indicativo (It is true that + indicative) | Afirmación verdadera (True statement) | Es verdad que organizan bien. (It is true that they organise well.) |
| No es verdad que + subjuntivo (It is not true that + subjunctive) | Negación de verdad (Denial of truth) | No es verdad que organicen bien. (It is not true that they organise well.) |
| Estoy seguro de que + indicativo (I am sure that + indicative) | Seguridad (Certainty) | Estoy seguro de que completas la tarea. (I am sure that you complete the task.) |
| No estoy seguro de que + subjuntivo (I'm not sure that + subjunctive) | Inseguridad (Insecurity) | No estoy seguro de que completes la tarea. (I am not sure that you complete the task.) |
Exercise 1: Expresar acuerdo y desacuerdo
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
No estoy seguro de que, Estoy seguro de que, No creo que, No es verdad que, Es verdad que, Está claro que, Creo que
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence for each situation, paying attention to the use of the indicative and subjunctive with expressions of agreement and disagreement, as well as the vocabulary related to organization and delegation.