Impersonal Expressions & Subjunctive
Use impersonal expressions that always trigger the subjunctive: ES IMPORTANTE QUE, ES NECESARIO QUE, ES POSIBLE QUE, ES PROBABLE QUE, ES BUENO QUE, ES RARO QUE, ES NORMAL QUE, ES INCREÍBLE QUE. Contrast with expressions that take indicative. Master OJALÁ independently.
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es importante que + subj.
it is important that (subjunctive — value judgment about someone's action)
es posible que + subj.
it is possible that (subjunctive — uncertainty/possibility)
es probable que + subj.
it is likely that (subjunctive — probability without certainty)
es bueno / malo / raro que + subj.
it is good / bad / strange that (subjunctive — emotional/evaluative reaction)
es verdad / está claro que + indicativo
it is true / it is clear that (INDICATIVE — stating a fact, not evaluating)
ojalá + subjuntivo
hopefully / I really hope that (always subjunctive — strong wish or hope)
la tarjeta de crédito
the credit card
el cliente
the customer