1. Subjunctive With Expressions of Emotion
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2. Subjunctive - Emotion
In English, expressions of emotion are followed by the indicative, but the subjunctive in Spanish:
I am sorry that you are sad. (indicative)
Siento que estés triste. (subjunctive)

3. Subjunctive - Emotion
After expressions of emotion in Spanish, you must use the subjunctive regardless whether or not the information is true.

4. Subjunctive - Emotion Alegrarse (de) Encantar Enojarse/Estar enojado
Es una lástima
Es sorprendente
Es triste
Estar contento(a)
Estar emocionado(a)
Estar triste
Gustar
Sorprenderse (de)
Sentir
Temer
Tener celos de
Tener miedo de
Es una pena
Preocuparse de

5. Subjunctive - Emotion
Tememos que los jueces no castiguen a los criminales.
We fear that the judges aren’t punishing the criminals.

6. Subjunctive - Emotion
Me preocupa que haya tanta violencia en las ciudades.
It worries me that there is so much violence in the cities.

7. Subjunctive - Emotion
Es una lástima que no puedan encontrar al asiento.
It’s a shame that they can’t find a seat.

8. Subjunctive - Emotion
Sentimos que la víctima del accidente esté todavía en el hospital.
We feel that the victim of the accident is still in the hospital.

9. Subjunctive - Emotion
Estoy enojado que los médicos no la puedan ayudar.
I am angry that the doctors can’t help her.

10. Traduce las frases I am happy that the veterinarians are clever.
We are afraid that the firemen can’t get out of the house.
The journalist feels that the businessman is corrupt.
My dad is angry that the photographer steals his money.
I fear that we are failing the environment.