Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conjuntivo

noun
kɔnʒunˈtʃivu
Definition
A grammatical mood used to express wishes, doubts, emotions, or possibilities.
Examples
  • Eu quero que você venha. (I want you to come.)
  • Se eu soubesse, eu ajudaria. (If I knew, I would help.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, the term refers to a verb mood that is employed in clauses that are dependent on uncertainty or subjectivity.
Synonyms
  • subjuntivo
  • modo subjuntivo
  • verbo modal