What's on the television?
¿Qué pasan en la tele?
- Discuss different types of television programs.
- Discuss what you saw on television.
- Presente de subjuntivo: express desires and wills
Explore the Spanish presente de subjuntivo to express wishes and desires, focusing on phrases like "quiero que" (I want that) and "espero que" (I hope that) in everyday TV-related conversations.
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Exercise 1: Presente de subjuntivo: expresar deseos y voluntades
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Presente de subjuntivo: express desires and wills
Show translation Show answerssea, transmitan, estrenéis, transmita, estrenen, veas
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B1.3.1 Gramática
Presente de subjuntivo: expresar deseos y voluntades
Presente de subjuntivo: express desires and wills
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Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) haga | I do |
| (tú) hagas | You do |
| (él/ella) haga | he/she does |
| (nosotros/nosotras) hagamos | we do |
| (vosotros/vosotras) hagáis | you do |
| (ellos/ellas) hagan | they do |
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Understanding the Present Subjunctive in Spanish: Expressing Wishes and Will
This lesson focuses on mastering the presente de subjuntivo, a crucial verb mood in Spanish used to express desires, wishes, and intentions. At the B1 level, learners deepen their ability to convey what they want or hope someone else does, which enriches everyday communication.
Key Concepts in the Present Subjunctive
- Expressing Wishes: Use the subjunctive to communicate desires about others' actions, e.g., "Espero que él vea la televisión esta noche" (I hope he watches television tonight).
- Desires and Volitions: When expressing what you want to happen, the subjunctive is essential, e.g., "Quiero que tú prendas el canal de noticias" (I want you to turn on the news channel).
- Formation: Present subjunctive forms often involve changing the verb endings according to regular and irregular patterns, e.g., ver → vea, prender → prenda.
Useful Expressions and Vocabulary
To effectively use the subjunctive, here are some helpful verbs and phrases:
- Espero que... (I hope that...)
- Quiero que... (I want that...)
- Deseo que... (I wish that...)
- Es importante que... (It’s important that...)
Comparing English and Spanish Expressions
Unlike English, which frequently uses "I hope" or "I want" followed by a simple present or infinitive, Spanish requires the subjunctive when the sentence expresses desire or uncertainty about another's action.
English: "I want him to watch the program."
Spanish: "Quiero que él vea el programa." (Subjunctive verb form vea is necessary.)
Understanding these differences highlights how Spanish conveys nuance and mood through verb forms, which is essential for effective communication.
This lesson provides practical guidance and contexts to start confidently using the present subjunctive for expressing wishes and volition in your daily Spanish conversations.
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