Subjunctive
I am currently learning the subjunctive tense and have been practicing some exercises. Some I have found difficult and wonder whether anyone could just have a look at my translations below and let me know whether they are correct
1 it is necessary for him to come and see me at once
es necesario que venga a verme en seguida
or es necesario que venga y me vea en seguida
2 I am looking for somebody who can tell me about that business concerning the train
Estoy buscando a alguien que pueda contarme sobre el negocio acerca del tren
3 Do you want me to ask the dentist to see you
Quieres que yo le pida al dentista que te vea
Many thanks
Richard
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Hola!
es necesario que venga a verme en seguida I'd rather use this one but both are right (both are too polite between colleagues though)
es necesario que venga y me vea en seguida
Estoy buscando a alguien que pueda contarme sobre el negocio (acerca) del tren. It's right
¿Quieres que yo le pida al dentista que te vea? It's right
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Hola, Richard:
1 it is necessary for him to come and see me at once
es necesario que venga a verme enseguida
or es necesario que venga y me vea enseguida
Both are correct but the first one sounds better. By the way, "enseguida" is just one word
You could add "él"= "que él venga..." if it is not clear who the subject is or if it is out of context.
2 I am looking for somebody who can tell me about that business concerning the train
Estoy buscando a alguien que pueda contarme sobre el negocio acerca del tren
¡Perfecto!
3 Do you want me to ask the dentist to see you
Quieres que yo le pida al dentista que te vea.
"yo" is not mandatory in that sentence, only if you want to emphasize it, like do you want ME to ask the dentist... so it would be better just "¿quieres que le pida al dentista que te vea?".
Your subjunctive use is flawless :)
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Thank you Miguel for your kind words and help.
Richard
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Las tres frases están bien, Richard; parece que lo entiendes bien. El subjuntivo se emplea cuando no quieres implicar la afirmación o negación del verbo en cuestión, cuando no declaras a través de ese verbo.
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