Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation Chart
Imperfecto de subjuntivo
Uses of the Imperfect Subjunctive Tense in Spanish
- Used in the dependent clause when the verb in the main clause is in the imperfect, preterite, conditional, or past perfect (pluperfect) and requires the use of the subjunctive.
Example: I wanted you to do it. - Used to politely express a wish or desire.
Example: Could you help us?
Imperfect Subjunctive –AR, –ER, & –IR Verbs – Version 1
yo | [STEM*] + ra |
tú | [STEM*] + ras |
él / Ud. | [STEM*] + ra |
nosotros | [STEM*] + ´ramos |
vosotros | [STEM*] + rais |
ellos / Uds. | [STEM*] + ran |
*Stem formed by dropping -ron ending of the ellos (3rd person plural) form of the preterite tense
Imperfect Subjunctive –AR, –ER, & –IR Verbs – Version 2
yo | [STEM*] + se |
tú | [STEM*] + ses |
él / Ud. | [STEM*] + se |
nosotros | [STEM*] + ´semos |
vosotros | [STEM*] + seis |
ellos / Uds. | [STEM*] + sen |
*Stem formed by dropping -ron ending of the ellos (3rd person plural) form of the preterite tense