Indicativo vs. Subjuntivo
Duda, Probabilidad y Deseo (A2-B1)
Guía de Estudio / Study Guide
In Spanish, expressing doubt, possibility, or desire triggers either the **Indicativo** (objective reality/certainty) or **Subjuntivo** (subjective, uncertain, or desired actions). Use this guide to master the rules:
1 El Indicativo (Certainty / Rules)
A LO MEJOR (Always Indicative):
“Maybe/Perhaps” — structurally always followed by Indicative.
Example: A lo mejor tiene miedo. (Maybe he is afraid.)
POST-VERB POSITION (Always Indicative):
If “quizás”, “tal vez” or “acaso” are placed AFTER the verb, use Indicative.
Example: Está enferma, tal vez. / Me lo dirán quizás mañana.
2 El Subjuntivo (Doubt & Desire)
OJALÁ (Always Subjunctive):
“Hopefully / I wish” — expresses strong desire.
Example: Ojalá nos divirtamos mucho. (Hopefully we have a lot of fun.)
PUEDE QUE / ES POSIBLE QUE (Always Subjunctive):
“It is possible that” — structurally triggers Subjunctive mood.
Example: Puede que venga pronto. (Maybe he comes soon.)
PRE-VERB POSITION (Subjunctive for Doubt):
“Quizás”, “tal vez”, “acaso” before the verb trigger Subjunctive when expressing doubt/uncertainty.
Example: Quizás no sea tan difícil. / Acaso me llamen hoy.
Vocabulario y Equivalencias / Vocabulary & Equivalents
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