Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Querer que, desear que
Querer que, desear que
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the two clauses (main and subordinate) in sentences using 'querer que' and 'desear que'.
Explain why a change in subject triggers the use of the subjunctive mood.
Conjugate regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present subjunctive.
Construct grammatically correct sentences to express what one person wants or desires another person to do.
Differentiate between using the subjunctive after 'querer que' and using the infinitive after 'querer' when there is no change of subject.
Translate simple English sentences expressing wants into Spanish using the 'querer que' + subjunctive structure.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Subjunctive Mood (El subjuntivo)A verb mood used to express subjective ideas, such as wishes, doubts, emotions, and non-reality. It's not about facts, but about feelings and influence.Yo quiero que tú **hables** español. (I want you to speak Spanish - this is my desire, not a fact yet).
Indicative Mood (El indicativo)The 'normal' verb mood you've learned so far. It is used to state facts, describe reality, and talk about things that are certain.Tú **hablas** español. (You speak Spanish - this is a statement of fact).
Main Clause (Cláusula principal)The first part of the sentence that contains the 'trigger' verb of wishing or wanting and the first subject.**Mi madre quiere que** yo limpie mi cuarto. (The main clause is 'My mother wan...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The Two-Subject Subjunctive Rule
Subject 1 + [querer/desear conjugated] + QUE + Subject 2 + [verb in subjunctive]
This is the main formula. When the subject of the first verb (in the main clause) is different from the subject of the second verb (in the subordinate clause), you MUST use 'que' and the subjunctive.
The One-Subject Infinitive Rule
Subject 1 + [querer/desear conjugated] + [verb in infinitive]
When the subject does NOT change, you do NOT use 'que' and you do NOT use the subjunctive. Simply follow 'querer' or 'desear' with the infinitive form of the second verb.
Present Subjunctive Formation (Regular Verbs)
1. Start with the 'yo' form of the present indicative. 2. Drop the '-o'. 3. Add the 'oppo...
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Challenging
A student wants to say 'The fans want the team to win the game.' Which of the following options correctly synthesizes this idea into a grammatical Spanish sentence?
A.Los aficionados quieren que el equipo gana el partido.
B.Los aficionados quieren que el equipo gane el partido.
C.Los aficionados quieren ganar el partido.
D.Los aficionados quieren el equipo gane el partido.
Challenging
In which of the following scenarios is the use of 'querer que' + subjunctive absolutely necessary and cannot be replaced by an infinitive without changing the meaning?
A.coach is telling a reporter what he hopes his players will do tomorrow.
B.student is thinking to herself about her own goal to study more.
C.group of friends are all agreeing on the movie they plan to see.
D.person is describing a factual event that they wanted to happen.
Challenging
Evaluate the following sentences and identify the one that is grammatically INCORRECT based on the tutorial's rules and pitfalls.
A.Deseo que mi familia y yo viajemos a la playa este verano.
B.El perro quiere que su dueño le dé un premio.
C.Yo quiero que aprendas español, pero tú quieres que aprender inglés.
D.Mis padres quieren que yo sea responsable.
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