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ayudar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive of ayudar is formed from the 'ayudaron' stem: ayudara, ayudaras, ayudara, ayudáramos, ayudarais, ayudaran.

ayudar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yoayudara
ayudaras
él/ella/ustedayudara
nosotrosayudáramos
vosotrosayudarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesayudaran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use this for hypothetical situations ('If you helped me...') or when a past request/wish was made ('They asked that we help').

Notes on ayudar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Ayudar is regular. Don't forget the accent on the 'nosotros' form (ayudáramos).

Example Sentences

  • Si me ayudaras, terminaríamos más rápido.

    If you helped me, we would finish faster.

  • El profesor pidió que ayudáramos a los compañeros.

    The teacher asked that we help our classmates.

    nosotros

  • Me gustaría que ellos ayudaran más en casa.

    I would like them to help more at home.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'ayudaria' (conditional) instead of 'ayudara' (subjunctive) in an 'if' clause.

    Correct: Si ayudara...

    Why: In Spanish, the 'if' part of a hypothetical sentence uses the subjunctive, not the conditional.

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