Breakdown of Es importante que no dudes de tu capacidad y que consigas tus metas.
tú
you
importante
important
y
and
de
of
que
that
tu
your
tus
your
dudar
to doubt
la capacidad
the ability
conseguir
to achieve
la meta
the goal
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Questions & Answers about Es importante que no dudes de tu capacidad y que consigas tus metas.
Why is the subjunctive used in no dudes and consigas in this sentence?
Because in Spanish, certain expressions of importance or necessity (like es importante que...) trigger the subjunctive mood. The speaker is expressing a desired or recommended action, which is why dudes and consigas appear in the subjunctive.
What is the role of que in this sentence?
Here, que functions as a conjunction introducing the subordinate clause that describes what is important. When you have an initial main clause expressing importance or necessity, que links it to the dependent clause in the subjunctive.
Can I say es importante no dudar de tu capacidad instead of es importante que no dudes de tu capacidad?
Yes, you can, but it slightly changes the structure. Es importante no dudar de tu capacidad uses an infinitive phrase. Meanwhile, es importante que no dudes... makes the sentence more direct or personal, emphasizing that the speaker is telling you not to doubt your abilities.
Why do we have two que structures—que no dudes... and que consigas...?
In this example, the speaker is listing two desired outcomes using the same structure. The first que introduces the clause que no dudes de tu capacidad, and the second que introduces the clause que consigas tus metas. They are essentially parallel subordinate clauses joined by y.
Is there a difference in meaning if I use necesites or puedas instead of consigas?
Yes. Each verb you choose conveys a different nuance:
• necesites: would suggest something you need to achieve.
• puedas: would emphasize the ability to achieve.
• consigas: focuses on actually achieving or attaining the goals.
They all fit the subjunctive structure but change the specific emphasis slightly.
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