anticipar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
anticipar — to move forward
The imperfect subjunctive of anticipar (anticipara, anticiparas, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
anticipar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use the imperfect subjunctive after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or in hypothetical 'if' clauses when referring to the past. It often describes a past situation that was uncertain or contrary to fact.
Notes on anticipar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Anticipar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist, but the -ra form (e.g., anticipara) is more common.
Example Sentences
Si yo anticipara el resultado, te lo habría dicho.
If I had anticipated the result, I would have told you.
yo
Me pidió que anticipara mi visita.
He asked me to move my visit forward.
él/ella/usted
Ojalá anticipáramos mejor la tormenta.
I wish we had anticipated the storm better.
nosotros
Dudaba que tú anticiparas su llegada.
I doubted that you would anticipate their arrival.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: Use the imperfect subjunctive (anticipara, anticiparas) in hypothetical or past doubt clauses.
Why: The preterite describes completed actions, while the imperfect subjunctive deals with unreality, hypotheticals, and past uncertainty.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se endings.
Correct: While both exist (e.g., anticipara and anticipase), the -ra form is generally more common and preferred in many regions.
Why: Learners might mix up the endings or use the less common -se form incorrectly.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: anticipo
The present tense of anticipar (anticipo, anticipas, etc.) describes actions happening now or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: anticipé
The preterite of anticipar is regular: anticipé, anticipaste, anticipó, anticipamos, anticipasteis, anticiparon.
Imperfect
yo: anticipaba
The imperfect of anticipar (anticipaba, anticipabas, etc.) describes past habits or ongoing actions.
Future
yo: anticiparé
The future tense of anticipar (anticiparé, anticiparás, etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: anticiparía
The conditional of anticipar (anticiparía, anticiparías, etc.) expresses 'would' actions or polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: anticipe
The present subjunctive of anticipar (anticipe, anticipes, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, and emotion.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: anticipa
The imperative of anticipar is mostly regular, with 'anticipa' for tú and 'anticipemos' for nosotros.
Negative Imperative
yo: no anticipes
Negative commands for anticipar use 'no' plus the present subjunctive: no anticipes, no anticipe, no anticipemos.