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Although, even though, even if
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*Requires subjunctive when the event in the adverbial clause has not yet occured. Note that the main clause expresses future time.
*Requires indicative when the event in the adverbial clause has taken place, is taking place, or usually takes place
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**Aunque- requires the subjunctive when it introduces a condition not regarded as a fact
Lo compre aunque es car.
I will buy it although it is expensive.
Lo compro aunque sea caro.
I will buy it although it may be expensive.
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As, how, however
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Van a organizar el programa como sugiere el consejero.
They are going to organize the program as the adviser suggests.
Van a organizar el programa como sugiera el consejero.
They are going to organize the program as the adviser may suggest.
*Como - requires the indicative when it refers to something definite or known, and the subjunctive when it refers to something indefinite or unknown. |
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When
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*Requires subjunctive when the event in the adverbial clause has not yet occured. Note that the main clause expresses future time.
*Requires indicative when the event in the adverbial clause has taken place, is taking place, or usually takes place
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After
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*Requires subjunctive when the event in the adverbial clause has not yet occured. Note that the main clause expresses future time.
Nos reuniremos después que comiencen el programa.
We will meet ater they start the program.
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*Requires indicative when the event in the adverbial clause has taken place, is taking place, or usually takes place
Nos reuniremos después que comenzaron el programa.
We met after they started the program. |
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Where, wherever
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Vamos a reunirnos donde ella dica.
We are going to meet where she says.
Vamos a reunirnos donde ella diga.
We are going to meet wherever she says.
*Donde- requires the indicative when it refers to something definite or known, and the subjunctive when it refers to something indefinite or unknown. |
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According to, as
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Llena el formulario según dice el consejero.
Fill the form according to what the advisor says.
Llena el formulario según diga el consejero.
Fill the form according to whatever the advisor says.
*Según - requires the indicative when it refers to something definite or known and the subjunctive when it refers to something indefinite or unknown. |
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As soon as
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*Requires subjunctive when the event in the adverbial clause has not yet occured. Note that the main clause expresses future time.
*Requires indicative when the event in the adverbial clause has taken place, is taking place, or usually takes place |
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While
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*Requires subjunctive when the event in the adverbial clause has not yet occured. Note that the main clause expresses future time.
*Requires indicative when the event in the adverbial clause has taken place, is taking place, or usually takes place |
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Until
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*Requires subjunctive when the event in the adverbial clause has not yet occured. Note that the main clause expresses future time.
Va a luchar hasta que la compañía tenga un programa de entrenamiento.
She is going to fight until the company starts a training program.
*Requires indicative when the event in the adverbial clause has taken place, is taking place, or usually takes place.
Siempre apoya a los empleados hasta que comienza el programa de entrenamiento.
She always provides support to the employees untl the training program starts. |
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As soon as
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*Requires subjunctive when the event in the adverbial clause has not yet occured. Note that the main clause expresses future time.
Me llamará tan pronto reciba la aprobación del programa.
She will call me as soon as she receives the approval of the program.
*Requires indicative when the event in the adverbial clause has taken place, is taking place, or usually takes place.
Me llamó tan pronto recibió la aprobación del programa.
She called me as soon as she received the approval of the program. |
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