I had thought that in order to express a hypothesis, wish or suggestion in the present or future we used the subjunctive. i am confused to see the co
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Tom E.Kwiziq community member
I had thought that in order to express a hypothesis, wish or suggestion in the present or future we used the subjunctive. i am confused to see the co
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Using the conditional in Spanish to express hypothesis/wish/suggestion in the present or future"
Asked 5 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq
Hola Tom
Both, the conditional and the subjunctive, can be used to express wish, suggestion, hypothesis, but in different ways. For example:
If I were you, I'd talk to the boss.
Si you fuera tú, hablaría con el jefe. (conditional)
I hope you talk to the boss.
Espero que hables con el jefe. (present subjunctive)
He suggested that I talked to the boss.
Me sugirió que hablara con el jefe. (Imperfect subjunctive)
I hope this helps,
un saludo
Inma
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