brotar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
brotar — to sprout
The imperfect subjunctive 'brotara' or 'brotase' is used for hypothetical past situations or polite requests.
brotar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is perfect for talking about hypothetical situations in the past or present that didn't happen or are unlikely. For 'brotar,' you might say 'Si la semilla brotara, sería feliz' (If the seed were to sprout, I would be happy). It's also used for polite requests.
Notes on brotar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Brotar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. It has two forms for each person: the -ra form (brotara, brotaras, etc.) and the -se form (brotase, brotases, etc.). The -ra form is more common in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
Si tuviera más sol, la planta brotara más rápido.
If it had more sun, the plant would sprout faster.
él/ella/usted
Me gustaría que el negocio brotara pronto.
I would like the business to sprout/take off soon.
él/ella/usted
Quería que tú brotaras más confianza.
I wanted you to sprout more confidence.
tú
Ojalá el proyecto brotase sin problemas.
Hopefully the project would sprout/succeed without problems.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite or imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'brotara' or 'brotase' after 'si' for hypothetical situations, not 'brotó' or 'brotó'.
Why: Hypothetical conditions require the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.
Correct: Both 'brotara' and 'brotase' are correct imperfect subjunctive forms, but 'brotara' is more common.
Why: While both are grammatically correct, regional preferences and common usage favor the -ra form.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: broto
The present tense 'brotar' (brotamos, brotan) describes things sprouting now or habitually.
Preterite
yo: broté
The preterite of 'brotar' is regular: broté, brotaste, brotó, brotamos, brotasteis, brotaron.
Imperfect
yo: brotaba
The imperfect 'brotar' (brotábamos, brotaban) describes ongoing or habitual sprouting in the past.
Future
yo: brotaré
The future tense 'brotará' indicates something will sprout or happen in the future.
Conditional
yo: brotaría
The conditional 'brotaría' expresses what would happen or polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: brote
The present subjunctive 'brote' is used after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: brota
Use 'brotar' imperative commands like 'brota' (tú) or 'brote' (usted) for direct orders.
Negative Imperative
yo: no brotes
Negative commands for 'brotar' use the present subjunctive after 'no', like 'no brotes' (tú) or 'no brote' (usted).