Subjunctive With Verbs
of Influence
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Avancemos 2
Subjunctive With Verbs of
Influence
 In
English, after verbs that are used
to influence the actions of others…
 …we use the infinitive or the
subjunctive.
 His parents allow him to drive.
 (Infinitive)
 They demand that we be on time.
 (Subjunctive)
Subjunctive With Verbs of
Influence
 Here
are those sentences in Spanish:
 Sus padres permiten que conduzca.
 Ellos exigen que estemos a tiempo.
Subjunctive With Verbs of
Influence
 Not
only do you use the subjunctive
after verbs that express hope…
 You also use it after verbs used to
influence the actions of others:
 aconsejar insistir en
prohibir
 dejar
mandar
recomendar
 exigir
pedir
sugerir
Subjunctive With Verbs of
Influence
 Sugiero
que llegues temprano.
 The indicative is used in the
independent clause because it states
a fact.
 The subjunctive is used in the
dependant clause becuase it
expresses a possibility rather than a
fact, and because there is a change of
subject.
Subjunctive With Verbs of
Influence
 Espero
que limpies el cuarto.
 I hope that you clean the room.
 Aconsejo que estudien para el
examen.
 I advise that you all study for the test.
 Preferimos que no salgas esta
noche.
 We prefer that you don’t go out
tonight.