deformar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
deformar — to deform
The imperfect subjunctive of deformar expresses hypothetical past actions: deformara, deformaras, deformara, deformáramos, deformarais, deformaran.
deformar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for hypothetical situations in the past, wishes, or polite requests that didn't necessarily happen. For 'deformar,' imagine saying 'If the heat deformed the plastic...' ('Si el calor deformara el plástico...').
Notes on deformar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Deformar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se endings are possible, but -ra is more common in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
Si el martillo deformara el metal, se notaría.
If the hammer deformed the metal, it would be noticeable.
él/ella/usted
Ojalá no deformaras el dibujo al copiarlo.
I wish you wouldn't deform the drawing when copying it.
tú
Dudaba que el frío deformara las estatuas.
I doubted that the cold would deform the statues.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Nos gustaría que no deformáramos la masa.
We would like it if we didn't deform the dough.
nosotros
Ella actuaría como si el agua deformara la madera.
She would act as if the water deformed the wood.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of imperfect subjunctive: 'Si el calor deformó el plástico...'.
Correct: Use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si el calor deformara el plástico...'.
Why: Hypothetical or unreal conditions in the past require the imperfect subjunctive, not the preterite.
Mistake: Confusing -ra and -se forms: Using 'deformase' when 'deformara' is more common.
Correct: While both are correct, 'deformara' is generally more frequent.
Why: Both are valid imperfect subjunctive endings, but regional preferences and common usage favor the -ra form for many verbs.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: deformo
The present tense of deformar describes current or habitual actions: deformo, deformas, deforma, deformamos, deformáis, deforman.
Preterite
yo: deformé
The preterite of deformar is regular: deformé, deformaste, deformó, deformamos, deformasteis, deformaron.
Imperfect
yo: deformaba
The imperfect of deformar describes ongoing or habitual past actions: deformaba, deformabas, deformaba, deformábamos, deformabais, deformaban.
Future
yo: deformaré
The future tense of deformar expresses future actions or probability: deformaré, deformarás, deformará, deformaremos, deformaréis, deformarán.
Conditional
yo: deformaría
The conditional of deformar expresses hypotheticals ('would') or polite requests: deformaría, deformarías, deformaría, deformaríamos, deformaríais, deformarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: deforme
The present subjunctive of deformar is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions: deforme, deformes, deforme, deformemos, deforméis, deformen.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: deforma
Imperative commands for deformar: deforma (tú), deforme (usted), deformemos (nosotros), deformad (vosotros), deformen (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no deformes
Negative commands for deformar use the present subjunctive: no deformes (tú), no deforme (usted), no deformemos (nosotros), no deforméis (vosotros), no deformen (ustedes).