The Subjunctive: Adjective Clauses
Does it exist in reality or is it a hypothetical unknown?
Rooted in Reality / Definitely Exists
Examples:
I want the blue dress that costs less than $100.
Quiero el vestido azul que cuesta menos de $100.
I'm looking for the man that speaks Spanish, English, and German.
Busco al hombre que habla español, inglés, y alemán.
Examples:
I want a blue dress that costs less than $100.
Quiero un vestido azul que cueste menos de $100.
I'm looking for a man that speaks Spanish, English, and German.
Busco un hombre que hable español, inglés, y alemán.
Práctica:
Does it exist in reality or is it a hypothetical unknown?
Rooted in Reality / Definitely Exists
- Use the indicative tenses
Examples:
I want the blue dress that costs less than $100.
Quiero el vestido azul que cuesta menos de $100.
- The dress exists
I'm looking for the man that speaks Spanish, English, and German.
Busco al hombre que habla español, inglés, y alemán.
- This man exists
- Use the subjunctive tenses
Examples:
I want a blue dress that costs less than $100.
Quiero un vestido azul que cueste menos de $100.
- The dress is hypothetical and its existence is unknown.
I'm looking for a man that speaks Spanish, English, and German.
Busco un hombre que hable español, inglés, y alemán.
- Finding this man is a possibility. His existence is unknowm
Práctica: