Querer que - subjunctive trigger

Ruth G.B2Kwiziq community member

Querer que - subjunctive trigger

Does querer que trigger the subjunctive if it's something you're wishing for yourself? 

Asked 2 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Ruth

No, if you wish something for yourself you then drop "que" and use an infinitive. For example:

Yo quiero que tú vayas a Francia. 

I want you to go to France.

(subjunctive, as there are two subjects)

but

Yo quiero ir a Francia.

I want to go to France.

No "que" and no subjunctive but infinitive.

I hope it clarified it.

Saludos

Inma

Querer que - subjunctive trigger

Does querer que trigger the subjunctive if it's something you're wishing for yourself? 

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