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Spanish Chunks Library

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Supongo que...

I suppose that... / I guess...

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Used to express a tentative assumption or weak certainty. Slightly more resigned than me imagino que. Very natural in conversation.
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Creo que...

I think that... / I believe...

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The most common way to express an opinion or belief. Creo que + indicative (for likely things). No creo que …
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De modo que...

So that... / Therefore...

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Can express purpose (with subjunctive) or consequence (with indicative).
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No creo que...

I don't think that...

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Always followed by the subjunctive in Spanish — a key grammar point. No creo que sea verdad = I don't …
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De manera que...

So that... / In such a way that...

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Same as 'de modo que'.
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Espero que...

I hope that...

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Always followed by the subjunctive. One of the most common subjunctive triggers. Expresses genuine hope about something uncertain.
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De tal forma que...

In such a way that...

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Similar to above, slightly more formal.
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Ojalá...

I hope... / I wish... / If only...

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Expresses a strong wish. Always followed by subjunctive. Ojalá + present subjunctive = I hope (possible). Ojalá + imperfect subjunctive …
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Puede que...

It may be that... / Maybe... / Perhaps...

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Always followed by the subjunctive. Expresses possibility with some uncertainty. More formal than a lo mejor, which takes the indicative.
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Quizás...

Maybe... / Perhaps...

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Can take indicative (more certain) or subjunctive (more doubtful). Quizás venga = maybe she'll come (doubtful). Quizás viene = maybe …
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