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why we used the subjungtivo in this frase "Escúchame antes de que sea demasiado tarde" why we used the subjuntivo in this frase "Escúchame antes de que sea demasiado tarde" Why the verb "ser" became " sea"

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you use subjunctive mode there cause it isn't too late now, but it can possibly be later on, so, one of the basic uses of this mode is that is meant for referring to situations that are not real at the time of speaking, but they can become true soon after, or in a further future. It might help if i give u more examples: Debes terminar tu tarea antes de que tu profesora se vaya. You gotta finish your homework before your teacher leaves. This means that your teacher hasn't gone yet, but is about to leave actually . (it's not a reality right now, but it's going to be)
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Anna, When you use "antes de (que)" or "después de (que)" you are connecting two facts in time and you always use it with either subjuntive or infinitive. In your example you are using "presente de subjuntivo" to express a virtual idea in the future. Other examples: Future: Saldré a correr antes de que anochezca. (Presente de subjuntivo) Pasado: Me escondí antes de que entraran los ladrones. (Imperfecto de subjuntivo) Habitual: Me despierto siempre antes de que suene el despertador. (Presente de subjuntivo) Habitual: No me ducho nunca después de practicar yoga. (Infintivo)
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la conjugación SEA proviene del presente subjuntivo yo - sea tú - seas él, ella, usted - sea nosotros, nosotras - seamos vosotros, vosotras - seáis ellos, ellas, ustedes - sean Ahora bien, uno de los usos del presente subjuntivo se presenta cuando se quieren describir ciertas condiciones hipotéticas o consecuencias presentes o futuras. Por ello en tu ejemplo, la expresión ´Antes de que´ va acompañada del subjuntivo presente pues está expresando una condición hipotética, al dar a entender al interlocutor, al que escucha, que de no hacerlo, podría haber consecuencias. saludos :)
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You always need the subjunctive with "antes de que". https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/subj8

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