The Subjunctive

with Verbs of EmotionChp. 4

The Subjunctive with Emotion Verbs

Note that the subjunctive sentences have two parts, each with a different subject, connected by the word que:

2 Clauses

Nosotros tememos que nuestros amigos desconfien de nuestras palabras.

Independent clause(stands on its own)Subject > Verb

Separated by the word “que”

Dependent clause (can’t stand on its own)Begins with the word “que.”

Indicative Verb

Subjunctive Verb

Subjunctive with Emotion Verbs

As you already know, we use the subjunctive after verbs indicating suggestions, desire, or demands.

The subjunctive is also used after verbs and impersonal phrases indicating emotion, such as:

Subjunctive with Emotion Verbs

Ojalá que (I hope that…) Temo que (I fear that…) Tengo miedo de que (I am afraid that…) Me alegro de que (I am happy that…) Me molesta que (It bothers me that…) Me sorprende que (It surprises me that…) Siento que (I feel that…) Es triste que (It´s sad that…) Es bueno que (It´s good that…)

The Subjunctive with Emotion Verbs

When the sentence has only one subject, we usually use the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.

The Subjunctive with Emotion Verbs

Siento no pasar (yo) más tiempo con mis amigas.

I feel like not spending more time with my friends.

Siento que ellas no pasen más tiempo conmigo.

I feel like they don´t spend more time with me.