Quiero que vengas a la fiesta.
English: I want you to come to the party.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Expresiones de modalidad y sentimiento
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Spanish, 'expresiones de deseo' are ways to express wishes, hopes, or things you want to happen. These expressions usually use special verbs and often require the subjunctive mood.
When to use it
Use these expressions when you want to say what you wish, hope, or desire for yourself or others. They are common when talking about the future or things that are not real yet.
Key forms
- Querer que + subjuntivo
- Esperar que + subjuntivo
- Desear que + subjuntivo
- Ojalá (que) + subjuntivo
Examples
Espero que tengas un buen día.
English: I hope you have a good day.
Ojalá llueva mañana.
English: I hope it rains tomorrow.
Deseo que encuentres trabajo pronto.
English: I wish you find a job soon.
Tips
- After 'que', use the subjunctive form of the verb.
- 'Ojalá' is always followed by the subjunctive, and you don't need to say 'yo' or another subject.
- Don't forget to use 'que' after verbs like 'querer', 'esperar', and 'desear' when talking about someone else.
Exceptions and edge cases
- 'Ojalá' doesn't need 'que', but both forms are correct.
- If you talk about your own wishes for yourself, sometimes you do not need the subjunctive.