I have a question.
Ojalá llegaran a tiempo a la estación para coger el tren que sale esta noche a las diez. (clearly referring to the future)
Here llegaran is subjunctive because of Ojala, but why is it sale (preterite) instead of saldre (future)?
Por favor ayudarme! :)
Hola Punya
The verb is using the present indicative in "...el tren que sale esta noche a las diez." because sometimes we use the present conveying a future action. You could also say "que saldrá esta noche a las diez". Here's a lesson about this particular use of the present for future actions.
I hope it helps.
Saludos cordiales
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