arrodillar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
arrodillar — to kneel
Use arrodillara/arrodillarais/arrodilláramos/arrodillaran for past hypotheticals or wishes with arrodillar.
arrodillar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive is used for hypothetical situations in the past, wishes, regrets, or polite requests that didn't necessarily happen. For example, 'If I had known, I would have knelt' (Si hubiera sabido, me arrodillara). It's also common after expressions of doubt or emotion in the past.
Notes on arrodillar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Arrodillar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist (e.g., arrodillara and arrodillase), but the -ra form is more common in many regions.
Example Sentences
Si tuviera tiempo, me arrodillara aquí mismo.
If I had time, I would kneel right here.
yo
Ojalá tú te arrodillaras más a menudo.
I wish you would kneel more often.
tú
Era importante que todos se arrodillaran.
It was important that everyone knelt.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Nos pidieron que nos arrodilláramos.
They asked us to kneel.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite or imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: Instead of 'Si yo arrodillé' or 'Si yo arrodillaba', use 'Si yo me arrodillara' or 'Si yo me arrodillase'.
Why: Conditional or hypothetical clauses often require the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se endings.
Correct: While both are technically correct, the -ra ending (e.g., arrodillara) is generally more common.
Why: Usage varies by region, but consistency is key.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: arrodillo
The present tense of arrodillar is regular: arrodillo, arrodillas, arrodilla, arrodillamos, arrodilláis, arrodillan.
Preterite
yo: arrodillé
The preterite of arrodillar is regular: arrodillé, arrodillaste, arrodilló, arrodillamos, arrodillasteis, arrodillaron.
Imperfect
yo: arrodillaba
The imperfect of arrodillar is regular: arrodillaba, arrodillabas, arrodillaba, arrodillábamos, arrodillabais, arrodillaban.
Future
yo: arrodillaré
The future tense of arrodillar is regular: arrodillaré, arrodillarás, arrodillará, arrodillaremos, arrodillaréis, arrodillarán.
Conditional
yo: arrodillaría
The conditional of arrodillar is regular: arrodillaría, arrodillarías, arrodillaría, arrodillaríamos, arrodillaríais, arrodillarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: arrodille
Use arrodille, arrodilles, arrodillemos, arrodillen for wishes, doubts, and emotions with arrodillar.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: arrodilla
Use arrodilla, arrodillad, arrodille, arrodillemos, arrodillen for direct commands with arrodillar.
Negative Imperative
yo: no arrodilles
Use no arrodilles, no arrodilléis, no arrodille, no arrodillemos, no arrodillen for negative commands with arrodillar.