Pres Subj W_imp Exp

Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions P. 434 Realidades 2

Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions ■ You

know that the subjunctive mood is used to say that one person influences the actions of another.

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:

Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions ■ Es

importante ■ Es necesario ■ Es mejor ■ Es bueno

Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions ■ Es

necesario que Uds. tengan buenos modales. ■ It’s necessary that you have good manners.

Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions ■ Es

mejor que consigamos una habitación doble. ■ It’s better that we get a double room.

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.

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.

Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions ■ Es

importante que seas un turista cortés. ■ It’s important that you be a polite tourist.