How does the Spanish future tense differ from the English future tense ?

What are "trigger" words for subjunctive? I know that you ALWAYS use subjunctive after certain triggers (i.e. para que). Do I use subjuntive after despues de que? --Christine

Christine,

I generally only answer questions that are difficult to find on the web. The answer to your question may be found at:

http://www.lingolex.com/swom/wom-subj.htm

As far as "despues de que"--it only "triggers" the subjunctive when it refers to an event that is or was in the future. For more information about the use of the subjunctive to refer to an event that is or was in the future see:

http://www.spanishgrammargenius.com/using_cuando_with_spanish_subjunctive

If you have any questions about the content found at the above link, do not hesitate to ask.

Atentamente,

The Spanish Grammar Genius