asar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
asar — to roast
If only we could roast! The imperfect subjunctive of asar (asara/asáramos) expresses hypothetical past or present wishes.
asar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for talking about hypothetical situations in the past or present, often introduced by 'si' (if) or in wishes. 'If I could roast vegetables perfectly...' or 'I wish you would roast the chicken.'
Notes on asar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Asar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist, but the -ra form (asara, asaras, etc.) is more common.
Example Sentences
Si tuviera tiempo, asara más a menudo.
If I had time, I would roast more often.
yo
Me gustaría que asaras las berenjenas.
I would like you to roast the eggplants.
tú
Ojalá él asara la carne a la parrilla.
I wish he would roast the meat on the grill.
él/ella/usted
Si nosotros asáramos el pavo, quedaría jugoso.
If we roasted the turkey, it would turn out juicy.
nosotros
Ellos desearían que asaran el pescado.
They would wish that they roast the fish.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive for hypothetical 'if' clauses.
Correct: Use 'Si asara...' not 'Si asó...'.
Why: The imperfect subjunctive is required for unreal or hypothetical conditions.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms, or using the wrong ending.
Correct: Stick to the -ra forms like 'asara', 'asaras', 'asáramos' if unsure, as they are more common.
Why: While both sets of endings are grammatically correct, the -ra set is more prevalent in modern Spanish.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: aso
We roast! The present tense of asar (aso, asas, asa, asamos, asáis, asan) is for actions happening now or habitually.
Preterite
yo: asé
Asar is regular in the preterite: asé, asaste, asó, asamos, asasteis, asaron.
Imperfect
yo: asaba
Asar was regular in the imperfect: asaba, asabas, asaba, asábamos, asabais, asaban.
Future
yo: asaré
Asar is regular in the future: asaré, asarás, asará, asaremos, asaréis, asarán.
Conditional
yo: asaría
Asar is regular in the conditional: asaría, asarías, asaría, asaríamos, asaríais, asarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: ase
I hope they roast it! The present subjunctive of asar (ase, ases, asemos, asen) follows expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: asa
Roast it! The imperative forms for asar are: asa (tú), ase (usted), asad (vosotros), asen (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no ases
Don't roast it! Negative commands for asar use the present subjunctive: no ases (tú), no ase (usted), no aséis (vosotros), no asen (ustedes).