These expressions evaluate an action that a person or group is to carry out.

The idea

After these expressions plus que, use a subjunctive verb matching the person: es importante que estudies.

Examples

  • Es importante que estudies con calma.It is important that you study calmly.
  • Es necesario que enviemos el formulario.It is necessary that we send the form.
  • Es mejor que lleguen temprano.It is better that they arrive early.
  • Es importante que tengas agua.It is important that you have water.
  • Es necesario que ella confirme la hora.It is necessary that she confirm the time.
  • Es mejor que salgamos ahora.It is better that we leave now.

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Watch out

For a general assessment without naming a person, omit que and use an infinitive: es importante estudiar.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the subjunctive of estudiar for tú. Es importante que tú ___. (estudies / estudias)

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    estudies

    Estudies is the present subjunctive of estudiar for tú.

  2. Choose the subjunctive of enviar for nosotros. Es necesario que nosotros ___ el formulario. (enviemos / enviamos)

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    enviemos

    Enviemos is the present subjunctive of enviar for nosotros.

  3. Choose the subjunctive of llegar for ellos. Es mejor que ellos ___ temprano. (lleguen / llegan)

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    lleguen

    Lleguen is the present subjunctive of llegar for ellos or ustedes.

Use it today

Express three recommendations for different people using the requested subjunctive forms.