B1 · 中級 チャプター 3

Expressing Feelings and Reactions

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Master the art of expressing your authentic feelings in Spanish using the subjunctive mood.

  • Connect your personal emotions to the actions of others.
  • Express surprise and disbelief using specific reaction structures.
  • Convey disapproval and preferences with natural native phrasing.
Speak with heart: Master the Spanish subjunctive!

学べること

Hey there, language explorer! Ready to level up your Spanish? In this chapter, we're diving into a super important and exciting skill: how to react to events and express your feelings about what others do. Imagine being able to say, "Wow, I'm so happy they did that! or It's strange that they haven't arrived yet!" You won't just be listening anymore! What will you learn? We're going to learn how to use the Spanish subjunctive mood. Don't worry, the name might sound a bit intimidating, but it's much easier than you think! We'll start with phrases like Me alegra que... (It makes me happy that...) or Me encanta que... (I love that...), which let you express your positive feelings about others' actions. Then, we'll move on to situations where something is surprising or unexpected. You'll be able to say Es raro que... (It's strange that...) or

Es increíble que...
(It's incredible that...) to show your surprise. We'll even cover how to express disapproval with
No me gusta que...
(I don't like that...). Each rule builds on the idea that when you're talking about your personal feelings or reactions to someone else's actions, the subjunctive is your go-to. Why does it matter? These are the exact structures that make your Spanish sound much more natural and native-like. For example, when chatting with a friend about some news, instead of just saying "That's good news, you can say, I'm happy that happened!
Or if someone is late, you can express your surprise with
It's strange that they haven't come yet!" When you can articulate your feelings with precision and nuance, your connections with people deepen, and your conversations become far more engaging. What will you be able to do? After this chapter, you'll comfortably react to good and bad news, surprising events, and anything others do. You'll be able to express your emotions in a truly Spanish way, making your conversations more lively and authentic than ever before. Get ready to express your feelings like a true Spanish speaker! This chapter is key to transforming your Spanish from just words into something you truly live and connect with. Let's get started!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: Use the subjunctive mood to react to news and actions.

チャプターガイド

Overview

Hey there, language explorer! Ready to level up your Spanish? This chapter is your key to unlocking a more natural and expressive way of communicating.
We're diving deep into an essential aspect of B1 Spanish grammar: how to react to events and express your feelings about what others do. Imagine being able to say, "Wow, I'm so happy they did that! or It's strange that they haven't arrived yet!" You won't just be listening anymore; you'll be actively engaging with your emotions in Spanish.
This guide focuses on the Spanish subjunctive mood, specifically when it comes to expressing feelings, opinions, and reactions. While the name subjunctive might sound a bit intimidating, it's much easier than you think, especially when you learn its core applications. Mastering these structures will make your Spanish sound much more authentic and allow you to connect on a deeper level with native speakers.
This isn't just about grammar rules; it's about making your conversations truly engaging and personal.
By the end of this chapter, you’ll comfortably be able to express a range of emotions—from joy and love to surprise and even disapproval—in a truly Spanish way. This skill is crucial for transforming your Spanish from just words into something you truly live and connect with, significantly enhancing your Spanish communication skills. Get ready to express your feelings like a true Spanish speaker!

How This Grammar Works

At its core, expressing feelings and reactions about *someone else’s actions* or *impersonal situations* in Spanish often triggers the subjunctive mood. The general structure you'll learn in this chapter is: (Emotion/Reaction Phrase) + que + (different subject) + (verb in subjunctive). This que is vital as it introduces the clause where the subjunctive verb resides.
Let's break down the specific expressions we'll cover:
* Reacting with Feelings: Spanish Subjunctive (Me alegra que...): When you want to say something makes you happy, you use Me alegra que... (It makes me happy that...).
* Example: Me alegra que vengas a la fiesta. (It makes me happy that you are coming to the party.)
* Spanish Subjunctive: Expressing Positive Feelings (Me encanta que...): To express a stronger positive feeling, like I love that..., you'll use Me encanta que....
* Example: Me encanta que siempre me ayudes. (I love that you always help me.)
* Expressing Surprise in Spanish: (Extrañar que): To say that something surprises you, you can use Me extraña que... (It surprises me that...).
* Example: Me extraña que no sepas la respuesta. (It surprises me that you don't know the answer.)
* Reacting to Surprises (Es Raro Que + Subjunctive): For general expressions of surprise or oddness about a situation, use Es raro que... (It's strange that...).
* Example: Es raro que no haya llegado todavía. (It's strange that he hasn't arrived yet.)
* Surprise & Disbelief: Using 'Es increíble que' with the Subjunctive: To convey strong surprise or disbelief, use Es increíble que... (It's incredible that...).
* Example: Es increíble que llueva en pleno agosto. (It's incredible that it's raining in the middle of August.)
* Spanish Subjunctive for Disapproval (No me gusta que...): When you want to express dislike or disapproval of someone else's actions, use No me gusta que... (I don't like that...).
* Example: No me gusta que hables tan alto. (I don't like that you speak so loudly.)
Notice how in all these examples, the main clause expresses a feeling or reaction, followed by que, and then a different subject performing an action, which is why the verb is in the subjunctive mood. This is a fundamental pattern for B1 Spanish learners.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1✗ Wrong: Me alegra que vienes a la fiesta.
✓ Correct: Me alegra que vengas a la fiesta.
*Explanation:* When expressing feelings about someone else's action, the verb in the dependent clause (after que) must be in the subjunctive mood, not the indicative. Vienes is indicative, vengas is subjunctive.
  1. 1✗ Wrong: Es raro no han llegado todavía.
✓ Correct: Es raro que no hayan llegado todavía.
*Explanation:* The conjunction que is almost always required to introduce the subordinate clause after these expressions of feeling, surprise, or opinion. Also, the verb haber needs to be in the subjunctive perfect (hayan llegado).
  1. 1✗ Wrong: No me gusta hablas tan alto.
✓ Correct: No me gusta que hables tan alto.
*Explanation:* Similar to mistake #2, the que is essential to link the main clause expressing disapproval to the action being disapproved of, and the verb hablar must be in the subjunctive (hables).

Real Conversations

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A

¡Qué bien! ¡Mi hermano se casa el mes que viene! (How great! My brother is getting married next month!)
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B

¡Qué buena noticia! Me alegra mucho que se case. (What good news! I'm very happy that he's getting married.)
A

A

¿Viste que María llegó tarde otra vez? (Did you see that María was late again?)
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B

Sí, me extraña que siempre llegue tarde. Ella solía ser muy puntual. (Yes, it surprises me that she always arrives late. She used to be very punctual.)
A

A

El concierto fue increíble, pero el público no paraba de hablar. (The concert was incredible, but the audience wouldn't stop talking.)
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Uf, no me gusta que la gente hable durante los conciertos. Es muy molesto. (Ugh, I don't like that people talk during concerts. It's very annoying.)

Quick FAQ

Q

When do I use the subjunctive for emotions in Spanish?

You use the subjunctive mood when you express a feeling or reaction (like happiness, sadness, surprise, or disapproval) about an action or situation performed by a *different* subject, typically introduced by que.

Q

Is Me alegra que always followed by the subjunctive?

Yes, Me alegra que is a classic trigger for the subjunctive mood because it expresses a feeling about another person's action or a situation.

Q

What's the main difference between indicative and subjunctive for expressing feelings in Spanish?

The indicative expresses facts or certainty, while the subjunctive expresses emotions, opinions, doubts, or desires about actions that are not presented as factual or certain. When expressing feelings about *someone else's action*, the subjunctive is used.

Q

Are there other common phrases to express surprise in B1 Spanish besides Es raro que?

Yes, you can also use phrases like Me sorprende que... (It surprises me that...), Es increíble que... (It's incredible that...), or Es extraño que... (It's strange that...), all of which also trigger the subjunctive.

Cultural Context

In Spanish-speaking cultures, expressing emotions and reactions directly is a natural part of daily conversation. Using these subjunctive structures allows for a more personal and empathetic connection. It's common to hear people openly share their feelings about situations or others' actions, making conversations richer and more nuanced.
Mastering these patterns is crucial for sounding less like a textbook and more like a native, allowing you to truly participate in the emotional fabric of a conversation.

重要な例文 (8)

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Me alegra que estés feliz.

あなたが幸せで嬉しいです。

感情を伝える：スペイン語の接続法 (Me alegra que...)
2

Me encanta que siempre me des 'like' en Instagram.

いつもインスタで「いいね」してくれるのが大好きです。

感情を伝える：スペイン語の接続法 (Me alegra que...)
3

Me extraña que ella no conteste mis mensajes.

彼女が私のメッセージに返信しないのは驚きだ。

スペイン語で驚きを表現する：(Extrañar que)
4

Nos extraña que el restaurante esté cerrado hoy.

今日レストランが閉まっているのは私たちには驚きだ。

スペイン語で驚きを表現する：(Extrañar que)
5

Es raro que Juan no esté en la fiesta.

フアンがパーティーにいないなんて変だ。

驚きへの反応 (Es Raro Que + 接続法)
6

Es raro que mi gato no tenga hambre.

うちの猫がお腹を空かせてないなんて珍しい。

驚きへの反応 (Es Raro Que + 接続法)
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Es increíble que tengas tantos seguidores.

君がそんなにたくさんのフォロワーを持っているなんて信じられない。

驚きを表現する：'Es increíble que' と接続法の使い方
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Es increíble que ella no sepa quién es Messi.

彼女がメッシを知らないなんて信じられない。

驚きを表現する：'Es increíble que' と接続法の使い方

ヒントとコツ (4)

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「逆転ルール」

「逆転ルール」を覚えてくださいね。AR動詞はEに、ER/IR動詞はAに変わります。母音が入れ替わるんです！「Espero que hables pronto.」
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 感情を伝える：スペイン語の接続法 (Me alegra que...)
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que は省略厳禁！

感情の動詞の後は必ず que を置いて、接続法へのスイッチを入れましょう。
Es fantástico que vengas.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: スペイン語の接続法：ポジティブな感情の表現 (Me encanta que...)
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「Gustar」とのつながり

「me gusta」の使い方が分かっていれば、「me extraña」も同じ感覚で使えるよ。代名詞が主役なんだ！
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: スペイン語で驚きを表現する：(Extrañar que)
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母音の入れ替わり

-AR動詞は「a」を嫌い、-ER/-IR動詞は「e/i」を嫌う」と覚えておくといいよ。まるで役割を交換するみたいにね！「Hablar -> Hable, Comer -> Coma.」
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 驚きへの反応 (Es Raro Que + 接続法)

重要な語彙 (6)

alegrarse to be happy encantar to love extrañar to find strange raro strange increíble incredible disgustar to dislike

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Review Summary

  • Me alegra que + Subjunctive
  • Me encanta que + Subjunctive
  • Me extraña que + Subjunctive
  • Es raro que + Subjunctive
  • Es increíble que + Subjunctive
  • No me gusta que + Subjunctive

よくある間違い

After 'que' when expressing feelings, you must use the subjunctive, not the indicative.

Wrong: Me alegra que tú hablas.
正解: Me alegra que tú hables.

Use the subjunctive verb form to express doubt or surprise about someone's actions.

Wrong: Es raro que él es tarde.
正解: Es raro que él llegue tarde.

Disapproval triggers the subjunctive. Remember to use the correct stem-changing forms.

Wrong: No me gusta que tú vienes.
正解: No me gusta que tú vengas.

このチャプターのルール (6)

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感情を伝える：スペイン語の接続法 (Me alegra que...)

B1
接続法は、他の人の行動に対するあなたの感情的な反応を表すときに使う、特別な「主語が二つある」文の構造です。「感情」と「他の人の行動」を「que」でつなぐイメージですね。
Me alegra que estés feliz.
10 例文
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スペイン語の接続法：ポジティブな感情の表現 (Me encanta que...)

B1
接続法は、誰かの行動に対して「嬉しい！」「最高！」という「心のフィルター」を通した感情を伝えるための魔法のツールです。 Me encanta que や Me alegra que が合図ですよ。
Me alegra que estés aquí.
10 例文
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スペイン語で驚きを表現する：(Extrañar que)

B1
「Me extraña que」の後に接続法を使うと、「〜なのは驚きだな」「〜なのは変だな」という気持ちを伝えられるよ。
Me extraña que ella no conteste mis mensajes.
12 例文
4

驚きへの反応 (Es Raro Que + 接続法)

B1
いつもと違うこと、意外なことについてコメントする時に、「Es raro que」と接続法をセットで使ってみてね。
Es raro que Juan no esté en la fiesta.
10 例文
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驚きを表現する：'Es increíble que' と接続法の使い方

B1
「Es increíble que」を使うと、驚きの気持ちをネイティブのように表現できるよ。接続法が「trigger」されるんだ！
Es increíble que tengas tantos seguidores.
10 例文
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不満を表すスペイン語の接続法 (No me gusta que...)

B1
The subjunctive mood turns a simple fact into a personal judgment or emotional reaction about someone else.
No me gusta que mi roomie no lave los platos.
11 例文

Next Steps

You've done an incredible job mastering these expressions! Keep practicing, and soon you'll be expressing your feelings as naturally as a native speaker.

Write a diary entry about your day using at least 4 reaction phrases.

Continue to: Sharing Concerns, Fears, and Pity

クイック練習 (10)

文法的に正しい文を選んでください。

友達が遅刻した時の正しい反応を選んでください。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Es raro que él llegue tarde.
「es raro que」の後には接続法の「llegue」が必要です。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 驚きへの反応 (Es Raro Que + 接続法)

間違いを見つけて修正してください。

Find and fix the mistake:

Es raro que nosotros no hablamos español en clase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Es raro que nosotros no hablemos español en clase.
動詞「hablar」は「nosotros」の接続法「hablemos」でなければなりません。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 驚きへの反応 (Es Raro Que + 接続法)

空欄に正しい接続法の形を入れてください。

Me alegra que tú _____ (estar) bien.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estés
Me alegra que の後は接続法を使います。estar は tú に対して estés になります。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: スペイン語の接続法：ポジティブな感情の表現 (Me encanta que...)

空欄に正しい接続法を入れてください。

Me extraña que mi amigo no ___ (llamar) por teléfono.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: llame
「me extraña que」の後には接続法を使います。「llamar」の接続法三人称単数は「llame」です。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: スペイン語で驚きを表現する：(Extrañar que)

間違いを見つけて直してください

Find and fix the mistake:

Nos extraña que el tren llega temprano.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nos extraña que el tren llegue temprano.
動詞「llegar」は「nos extraña que」に続くため、接続法の「llegue」である必要があります。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: スペイン語で驚きを表現する：(Extrañar que)

正しい文を選んでください。

Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Me extraña que tú tengas sueño.
間接目的語の代名詞「me」と、「tener」の接続法「tengas」が必要です。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: スペイン語で驚きを表現する：(Extrañar que)

間違いを見つけて直してください。

Find and fix the mistake:

Es genial que tú tienes un perro.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Es genial que tú tengas un perro.
tener は接続法で不規則に変化し、tú の場合は tengas になります。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: スペイン語の接続法：ポジティブな感情の表現 (Me encanta que...)

間違いを見つけて修正してください。

Find and fix the mistake:

Es increíble que ella *está* en Netflix ahora.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Es increíble que ella esté en Netflix ahora.
トリガーフレーズがあるため、直説法の「está」は接続法の「esté」に変える必要があります。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 驚きを表現する：'Es increíble que' と接続法の使い方

正しい文を選んでください。

文法的に正しい反応を選んでください:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Es increíble que ellos hablen español.
「hablen」は「ellos」に対する正しい現在接続法形です。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 驚きを表現する：'Es increíble que' と接続法の使い方

正しい接続法形を空欄に入れてください。

Es increíble que tú ___ (tener) un coche nuevo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengas
「Es increíble que」の後には接続法が必要です。「tener」の「tú」に対する接続法形は「tengas」です。

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 驚きを表現する：'Es increíble que' と接続法の使い方

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よくある質問 (6)

「Me gusta que...」が間違いなく一番よく使われますよ。食べ物から音楽まで、あらゆるものへの反応に使えます。「Me gusta que cantes.」
はい、「～なのが残念だ/申し訳ない」という意味なら使えます。もし「～だと感じる」（意見として）という意味なら、直説法を使います。「Siento que no puedas venir.」
現在形だと単なる「事実」の報告に聞こえてしまいます。接続法は「私の心が動いた」ことを示すフィルターなんです。
Me gusta que sonrías
と言うことで感情が伝わります。
はい、自分以外の誰かの行動について話すなら必ず接続法です。例えば
Me gusta que tú hables
のようになります。
「extrañar que」は、ある状況に対する感情や反応を表すからだよ。事実を述べるだけでなく、そこに「主観的なフィルター」がかかる場合、スペイン語では接続法が必要になるんだ。
ダメだよ。「extrañar」はこの文脈では「gustar」と同じように働くんだ。状況があなたを驚かせているから、「me」「te」「le」「nos」「les」のような間接目的語の代名詞を使わないとね。
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