Questions & Answers about Si tienes dudas, pregunta.
This lesson is about doubt and the subjunctive. Why isn't the subjunctive used in this sentence?
The subjunctive is triggered by verbs or expressions of doubt followed by que (like dudo que...). In this sentence, dudas is a noun ('doubts'), not a verb of doubt. Also, the sentence starts with si ('if'). When talking about real or possible situations in the present, si is always followed by the present indicative (tienes), never the present subjunctive.
Is dudas a verb or a noun in this sentence?
It is a plural noun meaning 'doubts'. While dudas can also be the tú (informal 'you') form of the verb dudar (to doubt), here it is the direct object coming right after the verb tienes ('you have').
Why is the word for 'ask' pregunta instead of preguntas?
Pregunta is being used as a command here, telling someone to do something. The informal affirmative tú command for regular -ar verbs is formed by taking the present tense tú form (preguntas) and dropping the final s, giving us pregunta. The sentence keeps the same level of formality throughout: tienes is the tú form, so the command must also match the tú form.
In English we usually say 'If you have questions'. Why does the Spanish use dudas ('doubts')?
In Spanish, it is very common and natural to use dudas to refer to uncertainties or things you need clarified, like in a classroom or a meeting. You can definitely say si tienes preguntas ('if you have questions'), but asking if anyone has dudas is the standard way a Spanish speaker checks for questions.
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