Summary of Learn Spanish 3.1 - When to Use the Subjunctive? W.E.I.R.D.O.! (part 1)

Summary of Video: "Learn Spanish 3.1 - When to Use the Subjunctive? W.E.I.R.D.O.! (part 1)"

Understanding the Subjunctive Mood:
The subjunctive is not a tense but a mood in Spanish, contrasting with the indicative mood, which expresses objective facts. The subjunctive is used to express desires, doubts, Emotions, and the unknown.
Structure of Subjunctive Sentences:
Subjunctive sentences typically consist of three parts:
- Two Different Subjects: One in the main clause and one in the subordinate clause.
- Relative Pronoun: Connects the two clauses (e.g., "que").
- Two Verbs: One in the indicative mood (indicating the main action) and one in the Subjunctive Mood (indicating what is desired or hoped for).
WEIRDO Acronym:
The acronym WEIRDO helps remember when to use the subjunctive:
- Wishes
- Emotions
- Impersonal Expressions
- Recommendations
- Doubt or Denial
- Ojala (a term expressing hope)

Requirements for a Subjunctive Sentence:
- Two Different Subjects: Each subject should have its own verb.
- Relative Pronoun: Links the two clauses.
- Two Verbs: One in the indicative (signal verb) and one in the subjunctive.
Examples of Usage:
- Wishes: "I hope that he buys me a diamond necklace."
- Emotions: "It makes me happy that you smile."
- Impersonal Expressions: "It is incredible that cheetahs can run so quickly."
- Recommendations: "My doctor recommends that I take a vitamin every morning."
- Doubt: "I doubt that he will call me."
- Ojala: "Ojala he calls me."

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