¡Debatamos!
Let's debate!
- Da tu opinión y participa en debates (Give your opinion and engage in discussions)
- Defiende tu postura con argumentos (Make your point with arguments)
- Verbos para expresar sentimientos con el indicativo y subjuntivo (Verbs to express feelings with the indicative and subjunctive)
Learn how to express feelings and emotions in Spanish through verbs that require the indicative or subjunctive mood. This B1 level lesson covers important verbs like gustar, alegrarse, temer, and sentir, teaching when to use each mood to convey certainty, doubt, or subjective feelings. Gain practical knowledge of how emotional expressions influence verb forms differently than in English, with useful example phrases to enhance your communication skills.
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Exercise 1: Verbos para expresar sentimientos con el indicativo y subjuntivo
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Verbs to express feelings with the indicative and subjunctive
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B1.7.1 Gramática
Verbos para expresar sentimientos con el indicativo y subjuntivo
Verbs to express feelings with the indicative and subjunctive
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Llegar to arrive Share Copied!
Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) llegue | I arrive |
| (tú) llegues | you arrive |
| (él/ella) llegue | he/she arrives |
| (nosotros/nosotras) lleguemos | we arrive |
| (vosotros/vosotras) lleguéis | You arrive |
| (ellos/ellas) lleguen | they arrive |
Venir to come Share Copied!
Subjuntivo presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) venga | I come |
| (tú) vengas | You come |
| (él/ella) venga | he/she comes |
| (nosotros/nosotras) vengamos | we come |
| (vosotros/vosotras) vengáis | You come |
| (ellos/ellas) vengan | they come |
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Mastering Verbs to Express Feelings with Indicative and Subjunctive
This lesson "Let's debate!" is designed for B1 level learners of Spanish who want to deepen their understanding and use of verbs that express emotions and feelings, focusing on the correct application of the indicative and subjunctive moods. Understanding when to use the indicative versus the subjunctive is crucial in conveying nuances related to certainty, doubt, and emotional attitudes in Spanish.
Key Content Covered
- Verbs expressing feelings: such as gustar, alegrarse, temer, and sentir.
- Use of the indicative mood: for stating facts and certainty, e.g., Estoy seguro de que ella viene.
- Use of the subjunctive mood: for expressing doubts, desires, or subjective feelings, e.g., Espero que él venga.
- Common phrases: like Me alegra que..., Tengo miedo de que..., illustrating how emotions affect verb conjugation.
Important Highlights
Unlike in English, where the expression of emotions does not usually influence verb mood, Spanish often requires choosing between indicative and subjunctive depending on the speaker’s attitude toward the information. For example, "I feel happy" translates as Me siento feliz (indicative), but "I am glad that he comes" becomes Me alegra que él venga, requiring subjunctive. This subtlety is vital for expressing nuanced opinions and emotions accurately.
Useful Phrases and Differences
Learn expressions such as Es triste que... (It is sad that...), or Temo que... (I fear that...), which often trigger the subjunctive, whereas statements like Sé que... (I know that...) call for the indicative. These differences help communicate your feelings more precisely than a direct English equivalent would suggest.
By mastering these verbs and moods, you can confidently engage in debates and conversations that convey not only your facts but also your feelings and attitudes in Spanish.
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