Read each pair of statements. Complete the second statement of each pair with the correct subjunctive form of the underlined verb. modelo Umberto nunca planea su viaje. planea is underlined Su mama insite en que Umerto planee mejor los viajes. planee is underlined Uds. nunca me dicen (underlined) el numero del vuelo. Quiero que Uds. me lo _ esta vez.
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
The correct subjunctive form of the underlined verb “dicen” in the sentence is “digan.” The full sentence would be:
“Uds. nunca me dicen el número del vuelo. Quiero que Uds. me lo digan esta vez.”
Explanation:
In Spanish, the subjunctive mood is used to express desires, doubts, the unknown, or hypothetical situations, among others. The subjunctive is often used after certain verbs or expressions that imply a wish, command, request, or recommendation.
In the sentence, “Quiero que Uds. me lo digan esta vez” (I want you to tell me the flight number this time), the verb “quiero” (I want) expresses a wish or desire. When a verb of desire or request is followed by a clause with a verb, the verb in the subordinate clause must be in the subjunctive. This is because the speaker is expressing a desire about something that has not yet occurred and might not even occur at all.
Here’s a breakdown of the structure:
- Main Clause (indicating desire): “Quiero que Uds. me lo…” – The verb “quiero” is in the indicative mood, as it simply expresses a factual desire.
- Subordinate Clause (requiring subjunctive): “…me lo digan esta vez” – The verb “digan” is in the subjunctive mood, as it follows the verb “quiero” which is a verb of desire.
Subjunctive in this context:
- In the subjunctive mood, “decir” (to tell) becomes “digan” when conjugated in the present subjunctive form for the ustedes (Uds.) form. The endings for regular -er verbs in the present subjunctive are -a, -as, -a, -amos, -an. For “decir” (to tell), the stem changes to “dig-” to form “digan.”
This usage of the subjunctive is typical in contexts where one person expresses a desire or expectation about the actions of others, and it reflects the uncertainty or hypothetical nature of the request.