Why subjunctive here?

Francesca V.C1Kwiziq community member

Why subjunctive here?

This was the question: How would you say "When I put the parasol on the beach it always blows away."?

If this is something that always happens, why was it wrong to use the indicative? I don't see the future here.

Asked 3 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Francesca

The correct answer in the system for this is using the indicative:

Cuando pongo la sombrilla en la playa siempre se vuela.

The present subjunctive would be "ponga".

Saludos

Inma

Why subjunctive here?

This was the question: How would you say "When I put the parasol on the beach it always blows away."?

If this is something that always happens, why was it wrong to use the indicative? I don't see the future here.

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