Quiero que me ayudes.
English: I want you to help me.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Conjunciones y oraciones subordinadas
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Noun subordinate clauses ('oraciones subordinadas sustantivas') in Spanish are clauses that work like a noun in a sentence. They can be the subject, object, or complement of the main verb.
When to use it
Use noun subordinate clauses in Spanish when you want to express wishes, needs, opinions, doubts, or information. They often answer 'what?' or 'who?' after the verb.
Key forms
- que + verbo (Ejemplo: Quiero que vengas.)
- si + verbo (Ejemplo: No sé si vendrá.)
- infinitivo (Ejemplo: Me gusta comer.)
Examples
No sé si ella viene.
English: I don't know if she is coming.
Me alegra que estés aquí.
English: I'm happy that you are here.
Es importante estudiar.
English: It is important to study.
Tips
- After verbs expressing wishes, emotions, or doubts, use 'que' and often the subjunctive mood.
- If the subject of both verbs is the same, use the infinitive (Ejemplo: Quiero comer).
- Don't forget to use 'si' (if) when expressing doubt or indirect questions.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Sometimes, the subordinate clause can be replaced by an infinitive if the subject does not change.