subjunctive for suggestions

VIOLETA L.C1Kwiziq community member

Hello, I'm wondering why the subjunctive here is used but then not in the same sentence:

"no la dejes ir y cuida su amistad"

shouldn't it be: "no la dejes ir y cuide su amistad" since both are suggestions?

Thank you

Asked 3 years ago

Clara M.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hola Violeta,

The passage here is saying:

"If you're lucky enough to have a great friend, don't let her leave/don't let her go and look after/take care of your friendship".

I think I'm right in saying that:

Don't let her go- no la dejes ir is using the imperative of dejar rather than the subjunctive.

Our great teacher Inma will hopefully confirm this when she has time.

Saludos

Clara :)

Like03 years ago

Hello, I'm wondering why the subjunctive here is used but then not in the same sentence:

"no la dejes ir y cuida su amistad"

shouldn't it be: "no la dejes ir y cuide su amistad" since both are suggestions?

Thank you

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