concurrir Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
concurrir — to attend
The imperfect subjunctive for concurrir (concurriera, concurrieras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
concurrir Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is perfect for talking about hypothetical situations in the past, expressing wishes that didn't come true, or making very polite requests. Think 'if I *were* to attend...' or 'I wish you *would* attend...'.
Notes on concurrir in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Concurrir is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both '-ra' and '-se' endings are possible, but '-ra' is more common in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
Si yo concurriera a más eventos, conocería más gente.
If I attended more events, I would meet more people.
yo
Me gustaría que tú concurrieras a la conferencia.
I would like you to attend the conference.
tú
Ojalá ellos concurrieran a la reunión para dar su opinión.
Hopefully, they would attend the meeting to give their opinion.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Sería genial si usted concurriera a la celebración.
It would be great if you attended the celebration.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive for hypotheticals.
Correct: Instead of 'Si yo concurrí...', use 'Si yo concurriera...'.
Why: The imperfect subjunctive sets up hypothetical or counterfactual conditions, while the preterite describes completed past actions.
Mistake: Confusing the '-ra' and '-se' forms.
Correct: While both are technically correct, 'concurriera' is generally more common than 'concurriese' in many regions.
Why: Regional preferences and common usage favor one form over the other, though both are understood.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: concurro
The present tense of concurrir is regular: concurro, concurres, concurre, concurrimos, concurrís, concurren.
Preterite
yo: concurrí
The preterite of concurrir is regular: concurrí, concurriste, concurrió, concurrimos, concurristeis, concurrieron.
Imperfect
yo: concurría
The imperfect of concurrir describes past habits or ongoing actions: concurría, concurrías, concurría, concurríamos, concurríais, concurrían.
Future
yo: concurriré
The future tense of concurrir is regular: concurriré, concurrirás, concurrirá, concurriremos, concurriréis, concurrirán.
Conditional
yo: concurriría
The conditional of concurrir is regular: concurriría, concurrirías, concurriría, concurriríamos, concurriríais, concurrirían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: concurra
The present subjunctive of concurrir (concurra, concurras, etc.) follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: concurre
Concurrir's imperative commands: concurre (tú), concurra (usted), concurramos (nosotros), concurran (ustedes), concurrid (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no concurras
Negative commands for concurrir use the present subjunctive: no concurras (tú), no concurra (usted), no concurramos (nosotros), no concurran (ustedes), no concurráis (vosotros).