Present subjunctive basics
The present subjunctive appears after many expressions of desire, doubt, recommendation, and uncertainty.
Examples
PortugueseTranslation
Quero que você chegue cedo.
I want you to arrive early.
É importante que todos entendam.
It is important that everyone understand.
Talvez ele venha mais tarde.
Maybe he will come later.
Pattern
trigger + que + subjunctive
How it works
The present subjunctive appears after many expressions of desire, doubt, recommendation, and uncertainty. This pattern typically appears as trigger + que + subjunctive and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- A change of subject after que is a common clue.
- Mood here reflects attitude or uncertainty, not a separate time period.
Why it matters
Handle doubt, wish, and more complex clause relationships.
Use in context
At B1, you mainly need to recognize the environments where the mood changes and why.