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crecer Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

crecerto grow

A1irregular (spelling change c -> zc in 'yo' form) -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive is regular: creciera, crecieras, creciera, creciéramos, crecierais, crecieran.

crecer Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yocreciera
crecieras
él/ella/ustedcreciera
nosotroscreciéramos
vosotroscrecierais
ellos/ellas/ustedescrecieran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use this for past-tense 'if' scenarios or when expressing wishes about growth that didn't happen (e.g., 'If I grew more...').

Notes on crecer in the Imperfect Subjunctive

This tense is formed using the third-person plural preterite stem (crecieron-), making it regular for this verb.

Example Sentences

  • Si yo creciera diez centímetros más, jugaría baloncesto.

    If I grew ten centimeters more, I would play basketball.

    yo

  • Ojalá la ciudad no creciera tan rápido.

    I wish the city wouldn't grow so fast.

    él/ella/usted

  • Me gustaría que creciéramos juntos.

    I would like us to grow up together.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'crezcas' in a past context.

    Correct: Use 'crecieras'.

    Why: The 'zc' change only exists in the present indicative/subjunctive, not the imperfect subjunctive.

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