conformar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
conformar — to form
The imperfect subjunctive of conformar (conformara/conformase) expresses past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
conformar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is used for hypothetical situations in the past, wishes, or doubts that were happening in the past. For instance, 'Si conformara un nuevo plan, lo haría mejor' (If I were to form a new plan, I would do it better) or 'Dudaba que conformaran el comité' (I doubted they would form the committee).
Notes on conformar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Conformar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms are correct, though -ra is more common in many regions. The stem is 'conformar-' plus the endings.
Example Sentences
Si yo conformara un equipo nuevo, buscaría a los mejores.
If I were to form a new team, I would look for the best.
yo
Ella wished that él conformara su propio negocio.
She wished that he would start his own business.
él/ella/usted
No creía que conformáramos un grupo tan rápido.
I didn't think we would form such a group so quickly.
nosotros
Esperaban que ustedes conformaran la estructura.
They hoped that you all would form the structure.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Si vosotros conformarais la alianza, tendríais más fuerza.
If you all were to form the alliance, you would have more strength.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: For hypothetical or uncertain past situations, use 'conformara' or 'conformase', not 'conformaba'.
Why: The subjunctive mood is required for expressions of doubt, desire, and hypotheticals.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.
Correct: Both 'conformara' and 'conformase' are correct imperfect subjunctive forms.
Why: While regional preferences exist, both are grammatically valid.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: conformo
The present indicative of conformar is regular: conformo, conformas, conforma, conformamos, conformáis, conforman.
Preterite
yo: conformé
The preterite of conformar is regular: conformé, conformaste, conformó, conformamos, conformasteis, conformaron.
Imperfect
yo: conformaba
The imperfect of conformar is regular: conformaba, conformabas, conformaba, conformábamos, conformabais, conformaban.
Future
yo: conformaré
The future tense of conformar is regular: conformaré, conformarás, conformará, conformaremos, conformaréis, conformarán.
Conditional
yo: conformaría
The conditional of conformar is regular: conformaría, conformarías, conformaría, conformaríamos, conformaríais, conformarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: conforme
The present subjunctive of conformar (conforme, conformes, conformemos, conformen, conforméis) follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: conforma
Use the imperative of conformar for direct commands: ¡conforma!, ¡conforme!, ¡conformemos!, ¡conformen!, ¡conformad!
Negative Imperative
yo: no conformes
Use the negative imperative of conformar with 'no' and the present subjunctive: ¡no conformes!, ¡no conforme!, ¡no conformemos!, ¡no conformen!, ¡no conforméis!