This document discusses the use of the present subjunctive with impersonal expressions in Spanish. It provides examples of common impersonal expressions used with que + subjunctive, such as es importante, es necesario, and es mejor. These expressions are followed by que and a subjunctive verb to indicate influencing another's actions. If no specific person is mentioned, the infinitive is used without que.
2. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• You know that the subjunctive mood
is used to say that one person
influences the actions of another.
3. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• Sometimes you use an impersonal
expression to express how you
influence another person’s actions.
• Here are some impersonal expressions
that are often followed by que +
subjunctive:
4. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• Es importante
• Es necesario
• Es mejor
• Es bueno
5. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• Es necesario que Uds. tengan buenos
modales.
• It’s necessary that you have good
manners.
6. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• Es mejor que consigamos una
habitación doble.
• It’s better that we get a double room.
7. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• Note that in the examples above, a
specific person is mentioned in the
second half of the sentence.
• If no person is specified, the infinitive
is used without que.
• Compare the following sentences.
8. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• Para ser un buen turista, es
importante ser muy cortés.
• To be a good tourist, it’s important to
be very polite.
9. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• Es importante que seas un turista
cortés.
• It’s important that you be a polite
tourist.
10. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal
Expressions
• Es importante que seas un turista
cortés.
• It’s important that you be a polite
tourist.
