AI Tutor: Spanish Subjunctive Triggers
Open the AI Tutor (María) by clicking on the button below. You will be taken to ChatGPT to talk with María who has learned to practice with you on Spanish Subjunctive Triggers (and a few Verbs). When you’re done practicing, come back to this to mark it complete (either at the top or bottom of the page).
AI Tutor Steps
- Get a ChatGPT account (free or paid)
- Click button (at left)
- Enable ChatGPT Voice Mode (see image)
- Say “Hola” to start
Prepare for your Conversation with María
Watch this Video of Flow Phrases (to avoid getting stuck in the conversation)
Review the Subjunctive Triggers You Learned in This Section
| Expression | English Meaning | Expression | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Querer que | to want that | Esperar que | to hope that |
| Desear que | to wish that | Necesitar que | to need that |
| Pedir que | to ask that | Insistir en que | to insist that |
| Dudar que | to doubt that | No creer que | to not believe that |
| No estar seguro/a de que | to not be sure that | Negar que | to deny that |
| No pensar que | to not think that | Me alegra que | I’m glad that |
| Sentir que | to feel sorry that | Temer que | to fear that |
| Es una lástima que | it’s a shame that | Me sorprende que | it surprises me that |
| Es importante que | it’s important that | Es necesario que | it’s necessary that |
| Es posible que | it’s possible that | Es probable que | it’s probable that |
| Es bueno que | it’s good that | Para que | so that |
| A menos que | unless | Con tal de que | provided that |
| Antes de que | before | En caso de que | in case |
| Sin que | without |
Review Some Questions and Answers From This Section
¿Espera usted que nosotras lleguemos a tiempo? → Do you hope that we arrive on time?
Sí, yo espero que ustedes lleguen sin problemas. → Yes, I hope that you arrive without problems.
¿Quieren ellas que tú ayudes con el proyecto? → Do they want you to help with the project?
No, ellas no quieren que yo ayude; ya tienen suficiente apoyo. → No, they don’t want me to help; they already have enough support.
¿Por qué insisten ellas en que nosotros hagamos más reuniones? → Why do they insist that we hold more meetings?
Ellas insisten en que nosotras hagamos reuniones para mejorar la comunicación. → They insist that we hold meetings to improve communication.
¿Teme usted que ellas no tengan éxito en el examen? → Do you fear that they won’t succeed on the exam?
Sí, yo temo que ellas tengan dificultades porque es muy difícil. → Yes, I fear that they will struggle because it’s very hard.
¿Dudan ustedes que él venga a la fiesta? → Do you all doubt that he will come to the party?
Sí, nosotros dudamos que él venga porque está ocupado. → Yes, we doubt that he will come because he’s busy.
¿Es posible que ellos no terminen el proyecto esta semana? → Is it possible that they won’t finish the project this week?
Sí, es posible que no lo terminen porque hay mucho trabajo. → Yes, it’s possible that they won’t finish it because there is a lot of work.