I still don’t really understand how the Subjunctive tense works in Spanish…. Could you explain it to me?

No worries! The subjunctive is tricky at the best of times. But let me take you through it step by step. Features of Sentences that Use the Subjunctive There are three main features that most sentences that use the subjunctive share: two subjects, two verbs, and a relative pronoun. 1. Two Subjects Most subjunctive sentences will have one subject in the main clause and one in the secondary clause. The attitude of the subject (doubt, desire, unknown etc) in the main clause is what triggers the use of the subjunctive in the secondary clause. Laura quiere que tú limpies el baño. Laura wants you to clean the bathroom. 2. Two Verbs Most subjunctive sentences have two verbs: a verb in the indicative in the main clause and a verb in the subjunctive in the secondary clause. Laura quiere que tú limpies el baño. Laura wants you to clean the bathroom. 3. A Relative Pronoun Most subjunctive sentences have a relative pronoun (such as que or quien) that links the main (indicative) clause to the secondary (subjunctive) clause. Laura quiere que tú limpies el baño. Laura doubts that you clean the bathroom. Words and Phrases that Trigger the Subjunctive or Indicative Another key thing to grasp when trying to get your head round the subjunctive is understanding that certain words or phrases trigger the use of each mood. So, here’s a list of common words and phrases that tend to trigger the subjunctive in the verbs that follow them: Subjunctive Triggers Verbs used to talk about wishes desear , esperar , exigir , insistir , preferir , querer , pedir , necesitar  Verbs used to talk about emotions alegrarse , enojarse , sentir , encantar , lamentar , sorprender Impersonal expressions es extraño que , es importante que , es fantástico que Verbs used to talk about recommendations recomendar , sugerir , aconsejar , ordenar , mandar , insistir Verbs used to talk about doubt and denial dudar , no creer , no estar seguro , no parecer , no comprender , no pensar Ojalá For this category, there's only- ojalá !