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92 [noventa y dos] Oraciones subordinadas con que 2

I’m angry that you snore.	Me molesta que ronques.
I’m angry that you drink so much beer.	Me molesta que bebas tanto.
I’m angry that you come so late.	Me molesta que vengas tan tarde.
I think he needs a doctor.	(Yo) creo que (él) debería ir al médico.
I think he is ill.	Creo que está enfermo.
I think he is sleeping now.	Creo que ahora está durmiendo.
We hope that he marries our daughter.	(Nosotros) esperamos que (él) se case con nuestra hija.
We hope that he has a lot of money.	Esperamos que tenga mucho dinero.
We hope that he is a millionaire.	Esperamos que sea millonario.
I heard that your wife had an accident.	Me han dicho que tu esposa ha tenido un accidente.
I heard that she is in the hospital.	Me han dicho que está en el hospital.
I heard that your car is completely wrecked.	Me han dicho que tu coche está completamente destrozado.
I’m happy that you came.	Me alegro de que hayan venido (ustedes).
I’m happy that you are interested.	Me alegro de que tengan (ustedes) interés.
I’m happy that you want to buy the house.	Me alegro de que quieran (ustedes) comprar la casa.
I’m afraid the last bus has already gone.	Me temo que el último autobús ya ha pasado.
I’m afraid we will have to take a taxi.	Me temo que tendremos que coger / tomar (am.) un taxi.
I’m afraid I have no more money.	Me temo que no llevo dinero.

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