In the tip it says - Unlike in English where as if is often followed by a past tense in the indicative, in Spanish como si can never be followed by a tense in the indicative or El Presente de Subjuntivo, or El Pretérito Perfecto Subjuntivo. But there is a C1 lesson that is about using como si followed by the indicative. Is this tip incorrect, or am I missing something?
como si - subjunctive / indicative
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Michael G.Kwiziq community member
como si - subjunctive / indicative
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Using the pluperfect subjunctive after the conjunction como si (subordinate manner clauses)"
Asked 8 months ago
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InmaKwiziq team member
Hola Michael
Yes, you're right, there is a C1 lesson for "como si" with the indicative, but the meaning of this como si (indicative) is idiomatic, not a literal "as if..." used hypothetically. Nevertheless, we'll check that tip and link the lessons so there is no confusion.
Gracias y un saludo
Inma
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