Practica estructuras de subjuntivo e hipotéticas de nivel avanzado: I wish, if only, were I, suppose that, had it not been for. Inglés formal y para exámenes de nivel C2.
I wish I were taller.
Ojalá fuera más alto. (subjuntivo — were y no was)
If only I had known.
Si tan solo lo hubiera sabido. (arrepentimiento sobre el pasado)
I wish you would stop talking.
Ojalá dejaras de hablar. (queja)
Were I in your position, I would resign.
Si yo estuviera en tu posiciĂłn, renunciarĂa.
Had it not been for you, I would have failed.
Si no hubiera sido por ti, habrĂa fracasado.
Suppose that you won the lottery.
SupĂłn que ganaste la loterĂa.
What if we tried a different approach?
ÂżQuĂ© pasarĂa si intentáramos un enfoque diferente?
It is essential that he be present.
Es esencial que él esté presente. (mandative subjunctive)
I demand that she apologize.
Exijo que ella se disculpe.
The judge ordered that he pay a fine.
El juez ordenĂł que pagara una multa.
It is important that everyone arrive on time.
Es importante que todos lleguen a tiempo.
If I were rich, I would travel the world.
Si fuera rico, viajarĂa por el mundo.
I wish you had told me earlier.
Ojalá me lo hubieras dicho antes.
Had I known, I would have come.
Si lo hubiera sabido, habrĂa venido.
Should you change your mind, let me know.
Si cambias de opinión, házmelo saber. (formal)
Be that as it may, I disagree.
Sea como fuere, no estoy de acuerdo.
Suffice it to say, I'm disappointed.
Baste decir que estoy decepcionado.
Long live the king!
¡Viva el rey! (subjuntivo en deseos)
God save the queen!
¡Dios salve a la reina!
If need be, we can extend the deadline.
Si es necesario, podemos extender el plazo.
I would rather you didn't smoke here.
PreferirĂa que no fumaras aquĂ.
It's high time you got a job.
Ya es hora de que consigas un trabajo.
I'd sooner stay home than go out.
PreferirĂa quedarme en casa que salir.
May you have a long and happy life.
¡Que tengas una vida larga y feliz!
Were it not for her help, I'd be lost.
Si no fuera por su ayuda, estarĂa perdido.