Negociación en una conferencia
Negotation at a conference
- Hablar sobre conferencias de negocios o eventos de networking. (Talk about business conferences or networking events.)
- Preséntate profesionalmente. (Introduce yourself professionaly.)
- Subjuntivo presente: opiniones y recomendaciones (Present subjunctive: opinions and recommendations)
Explore how to use the Spanish present subjunctive to give opinions and recommendations in a professional setting, such as negotiating at an international conference like FITUR in Madrid. Learn practical vocabulary and phrase structures ideal for intermediate (B1) learners aiming to enhance their conversational Spanish within formal contexts.
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B1.4.2 Cultura
La Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) en Madrid
La Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) in Madrid
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Exercise 1: Subjuntivo presente: opiniones y recomendaciones
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Present subjunctive: opinions and recommendations
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B1.4.3 Gramática
Subjuntivo presente: opiniones y recomendaciones
Present subjunctive: opinions and recommendations
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Dormir to sleep Share Copied!
Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) duerma | I sleep |
| (tú) duermas | You sleep |
| (él/ella) duerma | he/she sleeps |
| (nosotros/nosotras) durmamos | we sleep |
| (vosotros/vosotras) durmáis | You sleep |
| (ellos/ellas) duerman | they sleep |
Pensar to think Share Copied!
Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) piense | I think |
| (tú) pienses | You think |
| (él/ella) piense | he/she thinks |
| (nosotros/nosotras) pensemos | we think |
| (vosotros/vosotras) penséis | you think |
| (ellos/ellas) piensen | they think |
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Negotiation at a Conference: An Overview
This lesson focuses on navigating a typical day at an international tourism conference in Madrid, specifically La Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR). Through this context, you will practice the Spanish present subjunctive mood used to express opinions and recommendations, essential for effective communication in professional and formal settings.
Key Language Points
The core grammar point is the present subjunctive, which in Spanish often appears in clauses that follow verbs of opinion and recommendation. Examples include verbs like recomendar (to recommend), opinar (to think), and expressions such as es importante que (it is important that).
Practical Vocabulary and Phrases
- Negociar – to negotiate
- Conferencia – conference
- Recomendación – recommendation
- Opinión – opinion
- Es necesario que – it is necessary that
- Sugiero que – I suggest that
Language Usage Note
Unlike English, where recommendations and opinions often use modal verbs or indicative mood (e.g., “I suggest you go”), Spanish frequently requires the subjunctive mood in subordinate clauses. For example, Te recomiendo que asistas a la reunión (I recommend that you attend the meeting). Getting comfortable with this can greatly improve your fluency and politeness in professional Spanish interactions.
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