1. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
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2. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
You know that the subjunctive mood is used to say that one person influences the actions of another.

3. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
Sometimes you use an impersonal expression to express how you influence another person’s actions.
Here are some impersonal expressions that are often followed by que + subjunctive:

4. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
Es importante
Es necesario
Es mejor
Es bueno

5. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
Es necesario que Uds. tengan buenos modales.
It’s necessary that you have good manners.

6. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
Es mejor que consigamos una habitación doble.
It’s better that we get a double room.

7. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
Note that in the examples above, a specific person is mentioned in the second half of the sentence.
If no person is specified, the infinitive is used without que.
Compare the following sentences.

8. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
Para ser un buen turista, es importante ser muy cortés.
To be a good tourist, it’s important to be very polite.

9. Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions
Es importante que seas un turista cortés.
It’s important that you be a polite tourist.