Imperatives
Commands, advice, and strong suggestions.
- "Siempre mira adelante, no mires atrás." Always look forward, don't look back.
- "Sé realista y pide lo imposible." Be realistic and ask for the impossible.
Quotes
Words of wisdom for motivation.
- "La gota rompe la piedra, no por su fuerza, sino por su constancia." Water cuts through rock not because of its power, but its persistence.
- "El miedo es temporal, el arrepentimiento es para siempre." Fear is temporary, regret is forever.
Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)
Expressing hopes, wishes, and uncertainty.
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Espero que estés bien. I hope you are well.
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Quiero que me ayudes. I want you to help me.
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¡Ojalá pueda! I hope I can! / If only I could!
Idioms
Popular sayings used by native speakers.
- "Dime con quién andas, y te diré quién eres." Tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are.
- "A caballo regalado, no le mires los dientes." Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.