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alimentar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

alimentarto feed

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive of alimentar uses -ara endings: alimentara, alimentaras, alimentara, alimentáramos...

alimentar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yoalimentara
alimentaras
él/ella/ustedalimentara
nosotrosalimentáramos
vosotrosalimentarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesalimentaran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use this in 'if' clauses involving feeding (e.g., 'If I fed him...') or after past-tense triggers of emotion or doubt.

Notes on alimentar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Regularly formed from the 'ellos' preterite (alimentaron). Note the accent on the 'nosotros' form: alimentáramos.

Example Sentences

  • Si yo alimentara al perro, él no tendría hambre.

    If I fed the dog, he wouldn't be hungry.

    yo

  • El veterinario quería que nosotros alimentáramos al gato con dieta especial.

    The vet wanted us to feed the cat with a special diet.

    nosotros

  • Fue una lástima que no alimentaran a los peces.

    It was a shame they didn't feed the fish.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: alimentarais (without context)

    Correct: alimentarais

    Why: Learners often forget this form exists since it is mainly used in Spain, but it is the regular plural 'you' form.

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