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Expressing Desires: The Present Subjunctive (Quero que...)

Use the Subjunctive when you want someone else to do something, following the magic que bridge.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

When you want someone else to do something, use the 'que' connector followed by the verb in the present subjunctive.

  • Use 'Quero que' + [Subjunctive] to express a desire for another person's action.
  • The subject of the first verb must be different from the subject of the second verb.
  • If the subjects are the same, use the infinitive instead (e.g., 'Quero comer').
Subject 1 + Verb of Desire + 'que' + Subject 2 + Verb (Subjunctive)

Overview

The Portuguese subjunctive mood (modo subjuntivo) is a grammatical framework for discussing the world beyond objective facts. While the indicative mood (modo indicativo) describes reality and certainty—what is—the subjunctive expresses subjectivity: desires, doubts, emotions, possibilities, and hypothetical scenarios. It's the mood of the mind and heart, not of the external, verifiable world.

A primary gateway to this mood is the structure built around verbs of volition and influence, famously exemplified by Quero que... (I want that...). This construction is essential for moving beyond stating your own intentions (Eu quero viajar / I want to travel) to expressing your will or desire about someone else's actions (Eu quero que você viaje / I want you to travel). It shifts the conversation from a personal desire into the realm of interpersonal influence.

Mastering this pattern is a B1 milestone. It signifies your ability to articulate nuanced social dynamics and complex internal states. The conjunction que is the critical pivot, signaling a shift from the main clause, which states a fact (the speaker's desire), to a subordinate clause, which describes an event that is desired but not yet a reality.

Understanding this division between the factual (indicative) and the hypothetical (subjunctive) is the foundational principle for this entire grammar rule.

How This Grammar Works

The structure of expressing a desire for another's actions hinges on a non-negotiable rule: a change of subject between the main clause and the subordinate clause. This is the central mechanism that triggers the subjunctive mood in this context. The formula is unwavering: Subject 1 + [Verb of Will in Indicative] + que + Subject 2 + [Verb in Present Subjunctive].
Let's break down the two distinct scenarios:
1. Same Subject: No que, No Subjunctive
When the person who wants something is the same person who will perform the action, you use the infinitive form of the second verb. The structure is simple and direct because it's a single subject's internal thought process and intended action.
  • Eu quero aprender português. (I want to learn Portuguese.)
  • Analysis: Eu is the one who wants, and Eu is the one who will learn. No subject change.
  • Ela prefere comer em casa. (She prefers to eat at home.)
  • Analysis: Ela is the one who prefers, and Ela is the one who will eat. No subject change.
2. Different Subjects: Mandatory que and Subjunctive
When the subject of the main clause wants, hopes, or demands an action from a different subject, the subjunctive is required. The first verb, expressing the desire, remains in the indicative mood because it states a fact: Eu quero (I want) is a true statement about my current state. The second verb, however, describes an action that is not a fact but a projection of my will onto someone else.
This uncertainty and subjectivity necessitate the subjunctive.
  • Eu quero que você aprenda português. (I want you to learn Portuguese.)
  • Analysis: Subject 1 (Eu) wants. Subject 2 (você) is to perform the action of learning. The subject changes, so que and the subjunctive (aprenda) are used.
  • Ela prefere que nós comamos em casa. (She prefers that we eat at home.)
  • Analysis: Subject 1 (Ela) prefers. Subject 2 (nós) is to perform the action of eating. The subject changes, triggering the subjunctive (comamos).
This "subject switch" is the linchpin of the entire rule. It's a logical system: the indicative part of the sentence grounds the statement in the reality of the speaker's desire, while the subjunctive part launches the desired action into a state of potential, dependent on the will or actions of another person.
| Condition | Structure | Example | Mood of Second Verb |
| :-------------------- | :---------------------------------- | :----------------------------------------- | :------------------ |
| Same Subject | Subject 1 + Verb 1 + Verb 2 | Eu quero viajar. | Infinitive |
| Different Subjects | Subject 1 + Verb 1 + que + Subject 2 + Verb 2 | Eu quero que tu viajes. | Present Subjunctive |

Formation Pattern

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Forming the present subjunctive for the vast majority of Portuguese verbs, including many irregulars, follows a reliable three-step pattern based on the present indicative eu form. This eu form is your golden key because it often reveals stem changes that carry over into the subjunctive.
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Step 1: Start with the eu form of the Present Indicative.
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This is the foundation. Any irregularities in the stem will usually appear here.
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falar (to speak) → eu falo
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vender (to sell) → eu vendo
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decidir (to decide) → eu decido
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fazer (to do/make) → eu faço (irregular stem)
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ter (to have) → eu tenho (irregular stem)
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Step 2: Drop the final -o.
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This isolates the subjunctive stem.
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falo → fal-
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vendo → vend-
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decido → decid-
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faço → faç-
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tenho → tenh-
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Step 3: Add the opposite thematic vowel endings.
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This is the defining characteristic of the present subjunctive: the vowel swap.
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For -AR verbs, you add -e based endings.
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For -ER and -IR verbs, you add -a based endings.
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Regular Verb Conjugation Table (Present Subjunctive)
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| Pronoun | -AR Verbs (falar) | -ER Verbs (vender) | -IR Verbs (decidir) |
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| :---------------- | :-------------------- | :--------------------- | :---------------------- |
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| que eu | fale | venda | decida |
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| que tu | fales | vendas | decidas |
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| que você/ele/ela | fale | venda | decida |
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| que nós | falemos | vendamos | decidamos |
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| que vocês/eles/elas | falem | vendam | decidam |
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This pattern holds true even for many stem-changing verbs. For example, the verb pedir (to ask for) has the eu form peço. Dropping the -o gives the stem peç-, leading to subjunctive forms like peça, peças, peçamos, etc. The same logic applies to ouvir (to hear) -> ouço -> ouça.
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The Six Critical Irregular Verbs
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Six essential verbs defy the eu form rule and have unique, unpredictable stems that must be memorized. These are among the most common verbs in the language, so mastering them is not optional.
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| Infinitive | Subjunctive Stem | que eu seja | que tu sejas | que ele seja | que nós sejamos | que eles sejam |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| Ser (to be) | sej- | seja | sejas | seja | sejamos | sejam |
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| Estar (to be) | estej- | esteja | estejas | esteja | estejamos | estejam |
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| Ir (to go) | v- | vá | vás | vá | vamos | vão |
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| Dar (to give) | d- | dê | dês | dê | demos | deem |
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| Saber (to know) | saib- | saiba | saibas | saiba | saibamos | saibam |
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| Querer (to want) | queir- | queira | queiras | queira | queiramos | queiram |
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Note that the nós form of ir (vamos) is identical to the present indicative nós form. Context (Espero que vamos ao cinema) makes the subjunctive meaning clear.

When To Use It

While Quero que... is the classic example, this grammatical structure applies to a broad category of verbs that express volition, influence, permission, and command. Any time you are not stating a fact but trying to impose your will, make a suggestion, or grant permission for someone else's action, this pattern is your tool.
Here are the main categories of verbs that trigger the subjunctive with a change of subject:
1. Verbs of Will and Desire
These express a direct wish or preference.
  • querer (to want): Quero que você me ligue mais tarde. (I want you to call me later.)
  • desejar (to desire/wish): Desejo que você tenha uma excelente viagem. (I wish you a great trip.)
  • preferir (to prefer): Ela prefere que o relatório seja entregue amanhã. (She prefers that the report be delivered tomorrow.)
2. Verbs of Request, Order, and Demand
These are used to ask for or command an action.
  • pedir (to ask/request): Eu peço que vocês façam silêncio. (I ask that you all be quiet.)
  • exigir (to demand): O cliente exige que o produto funcione perfeitamente. (The customer demands that the product work perfectly.)
  • mandar (to order): O general mandou que os soldados avançassem. (The general ordered the soldiers to advance.)
3. Verbs of Permission and Prohibition
These grant or deny the possibility of an action.
  • deixar (to let/allow): Meus pais não deixam que eu viaje sozinho. (My parents don't let me travel alone.)
  • permitir (to permit): A empresa não permite que os funcionários usem redes sociais. (The company does not permit employees to use social media.)
  • proibir (to prohibit): A lei proíbe que se venda álcool a menores. (The law prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.)
4. Verbs of Advice and Suggestion
These propose a course of action for someone else.
  • sugerir (to suggest): Eu sugiro que você leia este livro. (I suggest that you read this book.)
  • recomendar (to recommend): O médico recomenda que ela descanse por uma semana. (The doctor recommends that she rest for a week.)
  • aconselhar (to advise): Aconselho que você não invista nesse negócio. (I advise you not to invest in that business.)
In all these cases, the logic is identical: the main clause verb expresses an attempt to influence an outcome, and the subordinate clause, containing the yet-to-be-realized action, takes the subjunctive.

Common Mistakes

Navigating the subjunctive trigger can be tricky. Learners commonly fall into a few predictable traps. Recognizing them is the first step to avoiding them.
1. Using the Indicative Instead of the Subjunctive
This is the most frequent error. After que, learners forget to apply the subjunctive mood, using the familiar indicative instead. This sounds very jarring to a native speaker, as it presents a desire as a fact.
  • Incorrect: *Espero que você está bem.
  • Correct: Espero que você esteja bem. (I hope that you are well.)
  • Why it's wrong: Your well-being is a hope, not a certainty from my perspective, so esteja (subjunctive) is required.
2. Using the Subjunctive Without a Subject Change
Conversely, some learners over-apply the rule, using the subjunctive even when the subject remains the same. The correct form here is always the infinitive.
  • Incorrect: *Eu quero que eu saia mais cedo hoje.
  • Correct: Eu quero sair mais cedo hoje. (I want to leave earlier today.)
  • Why it's wrong: The desire and the action belong to the same person (eu), so there's no need for the que + subjunctive structure, which is designed for interpersonal influence.
3. Errors in Irregular Verb Formation
Memorizing the six key irregular verbs is crucial. Learners often try to incorrectly derive their forms from the eu indicative or invent phonetic spellings.
  • Incorrect: *Quero que você seje feliz. (A very common phonetic error for seja.)
  • Correct: Quero que você seja feliz. (I want you to be happy.)
  • Incorrect: *Peço que me da licença. (using the indicative dá)
  • Correct: Peço que me dê licença. (I ask that you give me permission/excuse me.)
4. Forgetting que in Writing or Speech
In English, "that" is often optional ("I want you to go"). In Portuguese, the conjunction que is absolutely mandatory when linking a main clause of will/desire to a subordinate clause with a different subject.
  • Incorrect: *Ela pediu eu fizesse o jantar.
  • Correct: Ela pediu que eu fizesse o jantar. (She asked that I make dinner.) - Note: this example uses imperfect subjunctive, but the principle is identical.

Real Conversations

Textbook examples are clean, but real-world Portuguese is faster, more condensed, and appears in various contexts. The Quero que... structure is everywhere once you learn to spot it.

In Text Messages & Social Media

Here, language is often abbreviated, but the grammatical structure remains intact.

- Q q vc quer q eu compre no mercado? (Short for: O que é que você quer que eu compre no mercado? / What do you want me to buy at the market?)

- Sério, preciso q vc me ajude com isso. (Seriously, I need you to help me with this.)

- Instagram caption: A gente espera que o sol apareça no finde! (We hope the sun shows up on the weekend!)

In the Workplace (Emails)

Professional communication uses this structure formally to delegate tasks and state requirements clearly and politely.

- Prezada equipe, peço que todos preencham a pesquisa de satisfação até sexta-feira. (Dear team, I ask that everyone fill out the satisfaction survey by Friday.)

- É fundamental que o projeto seja concluído dentro do prazo. (It is essential that the project be completed within the deadline.)

In Casual, Everyday Speech

This is where you'll hear the pattern most naturally, woven into the fabric of daily interactions.

- Minha mãe sempre fala pra eu levar um casaco, não importa o que aconteça. Ela quer que eu esteja sempre preparado. (My mom always tells me to bring a jacket, no matter what. She wants me to always be prepared.)

- Vou pedir que o vizinho abaixe o som. (I'm going to ask the neighbor to lower the music.)

- A cultural observation: Brazilians often use deixar to talk about permission from parents or partners, even as adults. Meu namorado não deixa que eu saia com minhas amigas hoje. (My boyfriend won't let me go out with my friends tonight.) This reflects a common way of framing relationship dynamics.

Quick FAQ

Q: Is querer que the only phrase that triggers this?
No. Querer que is just the most common model. As shown in the "When To Use It" section, this rule applies to a wide range of verbs expressing desire, command, permission, request, and advice. Think of it as a category of verbs, not a single phrase.
Q: What's the real difference between querer que and esperar que?
Both trigger the subjunctive, but they carry different nuances. Querer que... expresses will or a strong desire. Esperar que... expresses hope.
Compare: Eu quero que você venha (I want you to come - it's my will) versus Eu espero que você venha (I hope you come - I'm optimistic but less assertive).
Q: Do I always, always need que?
Yes. When there is a change of subject and a verb of will/influence, the conjunction que is not optional. It is the grammatical glue connecting the two clauses. Omitting it is a significant structural error.
Q: Is there any difference in this rule between Brazilian and European Portuguese?
The underlying grammatical rule is identical in both dialects. The subjunctive is triggered by the same verbs and the same change-of-subject condition. The only differences you'll encounter are in pronoun usage (você and vocês are standard in Brazil, while tu and vós are used in Portugal, though vocês is also common there) and a few minor spelling/pronunciation variations.
The core logic does not change.
Q: If the eu and ele/ela/você subjunctive forms are the same (e.g., fale), how do people know who I'm talking about?
Context is everything. If you say Eu quero que fale com o chefe, it's ambiguous. You must clarify by including the pronoun: Eu quero que você fale com o chefe.
In most conversations, the subject is already established, so the pronoun isn't always repeated, but it's a good habit for learners to include it to ensure clarity.

Present Subjunctive Conjugation

Pronoun -ar (Falar) -er (Comer) -ir (Partir)
Eu
fale
coma
parta
Você/Ele
fale
coma
parta
Nós
falemos
comamos
partamos
Eles/Vocês
falem
comam
partam

Meanings

The present subjunctive is used to express wishes, desires, or commands directed at someone other than the speaker.

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Expressing Desire

Stating what you want someone else to do.

“Quero que ele fale a verdade.”

“Desejo que você seja feliz.”

2

Requests and Commands

Softened commands or polite requests.

“Peço que você me ajude.”

“Exijo que eles saiam agora.”

3

Hope and Expectation

Expressing hope for a future outcome.

“Tomara que chova.”

“Espero que tudo dê certo.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Expressing Desires: The Present Subjunctive (Quero que...)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Quero que + Subjunctive
Quero que você venha.
Negative
Não quero que + Subjunctive
Não quero que você saia.
Question
Você quer que + Subjunctive?
Você quer que eu ajude?
Same Subject
Quero + Infinitive
Eu quero ir.
Hope
Tomara que + Subjunctive
Tomara que chova.
Command
Peço que + Subjunctive
Peço que você espere.

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Desejo que o senhor venha.

Desejo que o senhor venha. (Invitation)

Neutral
Quero que você venha.

Quero que você venha. (Invitation)

Informal
Quero que tu venhas.

Quero que tu venhas. (Invitation)

Slang
Quero que tu brotes.

Quero que tu brotes. (Invitation)

Subjunctive Triggers

Subjunctive

Desire

  • Querer To want
  • Desejar To wish

Request

  • Pedir To ask
  • Exigir To demand

Hope

  • Esperar To hope
  • Tomara Hopefully
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Examples by Level

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Quero que você venha.

I want you to come.

2

Quero que você coma.

I want you to eat.

3

Espero que você goste.

I hope you like it.

4

Quero que você fale.

I want you to speak.

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Peço que você me ajude.

I ask that you help me.

2

Desejo que você seja feliz.

I wish that you be happy.

3

Quero que eles estudem.

I want them to study.

4

Espero que ela chegue logo.

I hope she arrives soon.

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Sugiro que você durma cedo.

I suggest that you sleep early.

2

Exijo que você diga a verdade.

I demand that you tell the truth.

3

Quero que nós façamos um bolo.

I want us to make a cake.

4

Tomara que tudo dê certo.

I hope everything works out.

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É necessário que você tenha paciência.

It is necessary that you have patience.

2

Prefiro que você não vá sozinho.

I prefer that you don't go alone.

3

Gostaria que você lesse este livro.

I would like you to read this book.

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Quero que eles tragam os documentos.

I want them to bring the documents.

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Insisto que você aceite o convite.

I insist that you accept the invitation.

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Recomendo que você estude o subjuntivo.

I recommend that you study the subjunctive.

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Desejo que você obtenha sucesso.

I wish that you obtain success.

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É fundamental que você saiba a resposta.

It is fundamental that you know the answer.

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Anseio que você retorne em breve.

I yearn for you to return soon.

2

Requeiro que você apresente as provas.

I require that you present the evidence.

3

Imploro que você não desista.

I beg that you do not give up.

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Sugiro que você se abstenha de comentar.

I suggest that you refrain from commenting.

Easily Confused

Expressing Desires: The Present Subjunctive (Quero que...) vs Subjunctive vs Indicative

Learners often use the indicative after 'que' when they should use the subjunctive.

Expressing Desires: The Present Subjunctive (Quero que...) vs Subjunctive vs Infinitive

Learners use the subjunctive even when the subject is the same.

Expressing Desires: The Present Subjunctive (Quero que...) vs Present vs Imperfect Subjunctive

Learners mix up the tenses.

Common Mistakes

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Quero que você faz.

✓

Quero que você faça.

Must use subjunctive ending.
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Quero que eu vou.

✓

Eu quero ir.

Same subject requires infinitive.
✗

Quero que você comer.

✓

Quero que você coma.

Must conjugate the verb.
✗

Espero que você vem.

✓

Espero que você venha.

Irregular conjugation.
✗

Desejo que você ser feliz.

✓

Desejo que você seja feliz.

Must conjugate 'ser'.
✗

Peço que você me ajuda.

✓

Peço que você me ajude.

Subjunctive ending required.
✗

Quero que eles falam.

✓

Quero que eles falem.

Wrong conjugation.
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Sugiro que você vai.

✓

Sugiro que você vá.

Irregular subjunctive.
✗

Exijo que você faz.

✓

Exijo que você faça.

Irregular stem.
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Espero que tudo dá certo.

✓

Espero que tudo dê certo.

Irregular conjugation.
✗

Anseio que você retorna.

✓

Anseio que você retorne.

Subjunctive required.
✗

Requeiro que você apresenta.

✓

Requeiro que você apresente.

Subjunctive required.
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Imploro que você não desiste.

✓

Imploro que você não desista.

Subjunctive required.

Sentence Patterns

Quero que você ___.

Espero que tudo ___ bem.

Peço que você não ___ isso.

É importante que você ___ a verdade.

Real World Usage

Restaurant very common

Quero que você traga o cardápio.

Workplace constant

Preciso que você envie o relatório.

Texting constant

Quero que você venha aqui.

Social Media common

Espero que você aproveite a viagem!

Travel common

Quero que você me mostre o caminho.

Food Delivery common

Quero que você entregue na porta.

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The 'Que' Bridge

Always look for the word 'que'. It is the signal that the subjunctive might be coming.
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Same Subject Rule

If you are the subject of both verbs, do not use the subjunctive. Use the infinitive!
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Memorize Irregulars

Focus on 'ser', 'ter', 'ir', and 'fazer'. They appear in almost every conversation.
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Politeness

Using the subjunctive with 'peço que' is a very polite way to make requests.

Smart Tips

Immediately prepare to conjugate the next verb in the subjunctive.

Quero que você fala. → Quero que você fale.

Use 'Peço que' + subjunctive to sound professional.

Ajude-me. → Peço que você me ajude.

Remember the vowel swap: -ar to -e, -er/-ir to -a.

Quero que você come. → Quero que você coma.

If you say 'Eu quero que eu vá', stop! Just say 'Eu quero ir'.

Eu quero que eu vá. → Eu quero ir.

Pronunciation

fa-LA (indicative) vs FA-le (subjunctive)

Vowel Stress

The stress in the subjunctive often shifts to the stem.

Requesting

Quero que você venha ↑

Rising intonation at the end indicates a request.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Remember 'The Subjunctive Switch': If you want someone else to do it, flip the vowel!

Visual Association

Imagine a light switch. When you want someone else to act, you flip the switch from 'Indicative' (Reality) to 'Subjunctive' (Possibility).

Rhyme

If you want someone else to do, use the subjunctive, it's true!

Story

Maria wants her brother to clean the room. She says, 'Quero que você limpe o quarto'. Her brother, being lazy, says, 'Não quero que você mande em mim'. Both used the subjunctive because they are talking about someone else's actions.

Word Web

QuererQueDesejarPedirEsperarSubjuntivo

Challenge

Write 5 sentences today using 'Quero que...' about things you want your friends or family to do.

Cultural Notes

In Brazil, 'você' is the standard pronoun, and the subjunctive is used naturally in daily speech.

In Portugal, 'tu' is more common, and the subjunctive conjugation for 'tu' is used (e.g., 'venhas').

In both countries, formal requests often use the third-person subjunctive.

The subjunctive comes from the Latin 'coniunctivus', meaning 'to join'.

Conversation Starters

“

O que você quer que seus amigos façam no fim de semana?

“

O que você espera que aconteça no futuro?

“

O que você pede que as pessoas façam para ajudar o planeta?

“

O que você exige que um bom professor faça?

Journal Prompts

Escreva sobre três coisas que você quer que sua família faça este ano.
Descreva o que você espera que mude no mundo nos próximos anos.
Se você fosse presidente, o que você exigiria que os cidadãos fizessem?
Reflita sobre as expectativas que seus pais tinham para você.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct subjunctive form.

Eu quero que você ___ (falar) a verdade.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Subjunctive of falar is fale.
Choose the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Ir in subjunctive is vá.
Correct the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Quero que você faz isso.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Fazer in subjunctive is faça.
Transform the sentence to use the subjunctive. Sentence Transformation

Eu quero ir. (Change to: I want you to go)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Ir in subjunctive is vá.
Is this rule true? True False Rule

If the subject is the same, use the subjunctive.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Use the infinitive if the subject is the same.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Quero que você me ajude. B: ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
The response is a fact, so use indicative.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

Order: que / você / quero / venha / .

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Correct word order.
Conjugate the verb. Conjugation Drill

Subjunctive of 'ter' for 'você'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Tenha is the subjunctive form.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct subjunctive form.

Eu quero que você ___ (falar) a verdade.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Subjunctive of falar is fale.
Choose the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Ir in subjunctive is vá.
Correct the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Quero que você faz isso.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Fazer in subjunctive is faça.
Transform the sentence to use the subjunctive. Sentence Transformation

Eu quero ir. (Change to: I want you to go)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Ir in subjunctive is vá.
Is this rule true? True False Rule

If the subject is the same, use the subjunctive.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Use the infinitive if the subject is the same.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Quero que você me ajude. B: ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
The response is a fact, so use indicative.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

Order: que / você / quero / venha / .

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Correct word order.
Conjugate the verb. Conjugation Drill

Subjunctive of 'ter' for 'você'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Tenha is the subjunctive form.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

10 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ser'. Fill in the Blank

Desejo que você ___ muito feliz.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: seja
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

que / você / Espero / venha / .

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Espero que você venha.
Translate to Portuguese. Translation

I want you to eat the pizza.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Quero que você coma a pizza.
Select the correct form for 'nós'. Multiple Choice

Ela quer que nós ___ cedo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: partamos
Fix the verb form. Error Correction

Eu prefiro que você faz o jantar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Eu prefiro que você faça o jantar.
Match the infinitive to its Subjunctive form (você). Match Pairs

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ir:vá, Ter:tenha, Dar:dê, Saber:saiba
Fill in with 'trazer' (subjunctive). Fill in the Blank

Quero que você ___ o carregador.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: traga
Which one uses 'Tomara que' correctly? Multiple Choice

Choose the correct wish:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Tomara que amanhã seja feriado.
Order the words for a demand. Sentence Reorder

ele / que / Exijo / saia / .

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Exijo que ele saia.
Translate: I hope you like the gift. Translation

Translate to Portuguese.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Espero que você goste do presente.

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FAQ (8)

It is a verb mood used for desires, possibilities, and commands.

Use it after verbs of desire like 'querer' when the subject changes.

Swap the vowel: -ar becomes -e, -er/-ir becomes -a.

Use the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.

The conjugation for 'tu' differs, but the rule remains the same.

Because it requires changing the verb form based on the mood.

Yes, but you need the imperfect subjunctive.

Yes, it is used daily by native speakers.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

Subjuntivo

Conjugation endings differ slightly (e.g., 'hable' vs 'fale').

French moderate

Subjonctif

French subjunctive is often more restricted to specific verbs.

German low

Konjunktiv I/II

German does not use it for simple desires like Portuguese.

Japanese low

Volitional form

Japanese does not have a mood system like the Romance languages.

Arabic low

Mansoub

It is a case system, not a mood system.

Chinese none

Modal particles

Chinese verbs do not conjugate.

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