1. Indicative after expressions of certainty
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Indicative after expressions of certainty

2. expressions of certainty followed by indicative
Indicative after expressions of certainty
Expressions of certainty (expresiones de certeza) are followed by a verb in the indicative mood.
Expressions of certainty indicate that in the speaker’s mind, the event described is a fact.
expressions of certainty
followed by indicative
Es cierto que José está bien informado.
It’s true that José is well-informed.

3. expressions of negation/denial followed by subjunctive
Indicative after expressions of certainty
Remember to use the subjunctive when the main clause in a sentence expresses negation or denial.
expressions of negation/denial
followed by subjunctive
No es verdad que esa reportera sea imparcial.