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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
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