Voy al cine cuando termino de trabajar.
English: I go to the cinema when I finish work.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Conjunciones y oraciones subordinadas
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adverbial subordinate clauses in Spanish are parts of a sentence that give extra information about the action, such as time, cause, purpose, condition, or manner. They usually start with words like 'cuando', 'porque', 'aunque', etc.
When to use it
Use adverbial subordinate clauses in Spanish to explain when, why, how, or under what condition something happens. They help you give more details about the main action.
Key forms
- cuando + verbo
- porque + verbo
- aunque + verbo
- si + verbo
Examples
No salgo porque está lloviendo.
English: I don't go out because it is raining.
Aunque estoy cansado, estudio español.
English: Although I am tired, I study Spanish.
Si tienes tiempo, ven a mi casa.
English: If you have time, come to my house.
Tips
- Remember to use the correct connector (cuando, porque, aunque, si) for the meaning you want.
- Do not confuse 'porque' (because) with 'por qué' (why).
- The verb tense after the connector can change the meaning (for example, 'si' + present for real conditions).
Exceptions and edge cases
- Sometimes the verb after 'cuando' or 'si' can be in the subjunctive, especially for future or hypothetical situations.