aportar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

You'll use the imperfect subjunctive of 'aportar' in dependent clauses referring to past events, hypothetical situations ('if I contributed...'), or polite requests ('I would like you to contribute...'). It often follows expressions of doubt, emotion, or desire in the past.

Notes on aportar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Aportar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist (e.g., aportara, aportase), with -ra being more common in many regions.

Example Sentences

• Si yo aportara más, quizás tendríamos éxito.

  If I contributed more, perhaps we would succeed.

  yo

• Me gustaría que aportaras tu experiencia.

  I would like you to contribute your experience.

  tú

• Esperábamos que ellos aportaran ideas.

  We hoped they would contribute ideas.

  ellos/ellas/ustedes

• Te lo agradecería si aportaras un poco de tiempo.

  I would appreciate it if you contributed a little time.

  tú

Common Mistakes

• Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive in hypothetical clauses.

  Correct: For hypothetical 'if' clauses about the past or present, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si aportara...' not 'Si aportó...'.

  Why: The imperfect subjunctive is the correct mood and tense for unreal or hypothetical conditions.

• Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se endings.

  Correct: While both forms exist (e.g., 'aportara', 'aportase'), the '-ra' form is generally more common and widely understood.

  Why: Learners might only encounter one form and be confused by the other, or overuse the less common one.

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