B1Spanishes.b1.030

Infinitive vs subjunctive: same subject → infinitive

Infinitive vs subjunctive: same subject → infinitive

Structure:

querer/esperar/desear + infinitive (same subject)

When both clauses share the same subject, use the infinitive; different subjects require que + subjunctive.

Example:

Quiero ir al cine. (same subject) / Quiero que tú vayas. (different subjects) **Translation:** I want to go to the cinema. / I want you to go.

Examples

Quiero ir al cine.

I want to go to the cinema.

(same subject) / Quiero que tú vayas.

/ I want you to go.

(different subjects)

Practice

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Quiero ir al cine."

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