Noun Clauses with que

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Spanish uses que to introduce a clause that functions like a noun: it can express what someone thinks, knows, says, hopes, or notices. In English, the equivalent that can sometimes be omitted, but Spanish que is normally required.

Bildung

main clause + que + subject + conjugated verb

Verwendung

• Use a que-clause after common verbs such as creer, saber, decir, pensar, and ver.
• Keep que even when English naturally leaves out that.
• Use the normal statement word order inside the que-clause.

Beispiele

• Creo que Ana está en casa. — I think Ana is at home.
• Sabemos que el banco abre a las nueve. — We know that the bank opens at nine.
• Veo que todo está bien. — I see that everything is all right.
• Ella dice que necesita ayuda. — She says she needs help.

Typischer Fehler

❌ Creo Ana está en casa.

✅ Creo que Ana está en casa.

Unlike English that, Spanish que is normally not omitted before a noun clause.

Merke

Use que to connect the main verb to the complete idea that follows. Do not drop it just because English can omit that.