{"id":3557,"date":"2011-10-12T14:29:58","date_gmt":"2011-10-12T18:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/spanish\/?p=3557"},"modified":"2011-10-12T14:29:58","modified_gmt":"2011-10-12T18:29:58","slug":"intermediate-spanish-lesson-23-how-to-choose-the-spanish-indicative-or-subjunctive-when-expressing-opinion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/spanish\/intermediate-spanish-lesson-23-how-to-choose-the-spanish-indicative-or-subjunctive-when-expressing-opinion\/","title":{"rendered":"Intermediate Spanish Lesson 23 How to choose the Spanish Indicative or Subjunctive when expressing opinion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spanish Lesson Intermediate 23 Spanish Indicative or Subjunctive when expressing opinion\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_JOOSZm2T1U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hola \u00bfQu\u00e9 tal?<\/p>\n<p>Hoy vamos a ver c\u00f3mo elegir si usar el indicativo o subjuntivo cuando expresamos nuestra opini\u00f3n. Today we are going to see how to make the correct choice between the Spanish Indicative and the Spanish Subjunctive when expressing opinion.<\/p>\n<p>Stating facts + indicativo:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Es seguro que: It\u2019s sure that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es obvio que: It\u2019s obvious that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es cierto que: It\u2019s certain\/true that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es indudable que: It\u2019s undoubtable that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es evidente que: It\u2019s evident that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es innegable que: It\u2019s undeniable that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es verdad que: It\u2019s true that<br \/>\n\u2022 Est\u00e1 demostrado que: It\u2019s demonstrated that<br \/>\n\u2022 Est\u00e1 comprobado que: It\u2019s proven that<br \/>\n\u2022 Est\u00e1 claro que: It\u2019s clear that<br \/>\n\u2022 Est\u00e1 constatado que: It\u2019s confirmed that<\/p>\n<p>Making evaluations + subjuntivo:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Es l\u00f3gico que: It\u2019s logical that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es normal que: It\u2019s normal that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es una pena que: It\u2019s a pity that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es malo que: It\u2019s bad that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es probable que: It\u2019s likely that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es fundamental que: It\u2019s fundamental that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es importante que: It\u2019s important that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es triste que: It\u2019s sad that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es vergonzoso que: It\u2019s embarrassing that<br \/>\n\u2022 Es injusto que: It\u2019s unfair that<\/p>\n<p>Let\u00b4s see now some examples of sentences stating facts with the Spanish indicative and also of making evaluations with the Spanish subjunctive\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Stating facts + indicativo:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Es seguro que la tierra es redonda: It is sure that the Earth is round<br \/>\n\u2022 Es obvio que tienes que estudiar m\u00e1s: It is obvious that you have to study more<br \/>\n\u2022 Es cierto que tenemos que trabajar: It is true that we have to work<br \/>\n\u2022 Es indudable que Sonia es muy lista: It is undoubtable that Sonia is very clever<br \/>\n\u2022 Es evidente que la comida rapida no es saludable: It is evident that fast food is not healthy<br \/>\n\u2022 Es innegable que esta comida es buena: It is undeniable that this food is good<br \/>\n\u2022 Es verdad que estamos en Madrid: It is true that we are in Madrid<br \/>\n\u2022 Est\u00e1 demostrado que el vino tinto es bueno para la salud: It is demonstrated that red wine is good for your health<br \/>\n\u2022 Est\u00e1 comprobado que las mujeres fuman m\u00e1s que los hombres: It is proven that women smoke more than men<br \/>\n\u2022 Est\u00e1 claro que tenemos que visitar Roma: It is clear that we have to visit Rome<\/p>\n<p>Making evaluations + subjuntivo:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Es l\u00f3gico que estemos cansados: It is logical that we are tired<br \/>\n\u2022 Es normal que haga tanto fr\u00edo: It is normal that it is so cold<br \/>\n\u2022 Es una pena que Patricia se haya ido: It is a pity that Patricia has gone<br \/>\n\u2022 Es malo que fumes tanto: It is bad that you smoke so much<br \/>\n\u2022 Es probable que no salgamos este fin de semana: It is likely that we won\u00b4t go out this weekend<br \/>\n\u2022 Es fundamental que estudies todos los d\u00edas: It is fundamental that you study every day<br \/>\n\u2022 Es importante que llames cuando llegues: It is important that you call when you arrive<br \/>\n\u2022 Es triste que seas tan egoista: It is sad that you are so selfish<br \/>\n\u2022 Es vergonzoso que nunca cocines: It is embarrassing that you never cook<br \/>\n\u2022 Es injusto que yo siempre lave los platos: It is unfair that I always wash the dishes<\/p>\n<p>This is all for today. The Spanish subjunctive is something that scares many students because it is not something that translates easily to English. The subjunctive mood is used in English, but not half as much as it is in Spanish. In Spanish it plays a central role in everyday language and so it is vital that you start tackling it as early as possible. Generally speaking, the indicative is used to express factual information, certainty and objectivity whereas the subjunctive mood is used to express such things as doubt, possibility, uncertainty, and subjectivity. If you find it a little tricky to understand at first, don\u2019t worry you are not the only one. Be patient, give it time and little by little it will sink in as you get a better feel for the language. But never give up on it and push it aside. It really isn\u2019t as difficult as it may first appear.<\/p>\n<p>Que pas\u00e9is una buena semana y nos vemos pronto con m\u00e1s espa\u00f1ol.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a1Adi\u00f3s!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hola \u00bfQu\u00e9 tal? Hoy vamos a ver c\u00f3mo elegir si usar el indicativo o subjuntivo cuando expresamos nuestra opini\u00f3n. Today we are going to see how to make the correct choice between the Spanish Indicative and the Spanish Subjunctive when expressing opinion. 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