Simple present or present subjunctive?
The simple present (presente de indicativo) is mainly used:
- To talk about an action that is taking place at the time of speaking or a very near future
Cenamos en el restaurante.
We're having dinner at the restaurant.
Ma帽ana ceno con Magda.
I'm having dinner with Magda tomorrow.
- To present facts and information
Ana es la propietaria del Hotel Borboll贸n.
Ana is the owner of the Hotel Borboll贸n.
- To describe routines
Cada jueves voy a la piscina.
Every Thursday, I go to the pool.
The present subjunctive (presente de subjuntivo) is mainly used:
- To talk about a current or future possibility
Puede que ahora Ana est茅 en el hospital.
Ana may be at the hospital now.
Cuando llegue Nacho, iremos de copas.
When Nacho gets here, we'll go out for drinks.
- To express subjective thoughts, like hopes, desires, feelings or suggestions.
Ojal谩 encuentres trabajo pronto.
I hope you find a job soon.
- To express negative suppositions after: no creo que (I don't believe that), no pienso que (I don't think that), no es verdad que (it's not true that), etc.
No creo que Ana sea la propietaria del Hotel Borboll贸n.
I don't think Ana is the owner of the Hotel Borboll贸n.
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