The Moods

MOOD is that form or modification of the Verb which marks the mode in which an action is viewed or stated.

The Infinitive Mood (Modo Infinitivo) represents the action or state of being without any reference to time or person. The present and past participles are parts of the Infinitive Mood.

The Infinitive Mood may be used in the capacity of a noun either as Subject or Object of the sentence. It is then generally (but not necessarily) accompanied by the def. article, as:

• El leer es útil: To read is useful.
• Me es necesario el leer: It is necessary for me to read.

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