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desarrollar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

desarrollarto develop

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Quick answer:

Use the imperfect subjunctive 'desarrollara'/'desarrollase' for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.

desarrollar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yodesarrollara
desarrollaras
él/ella/usteddesarrollara
nosotrosdesarrolláramos
vosotrosdesarrollarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesdesarrollaran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

The imperfect subjunctive is used for hypothetical situations in the past, unlikely wishes, or to make requests more polite. For 'desarrollar', you might talk about developing something IF a past condition were met, or wish you had developed a skill.

Notes on desarrollar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

'Desarrollar' is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se endings are correct (e.g., desarrollara/desarrollase), with -ra being more common in many regions.

Example Sentences

  • Si tuviera tiempo, desarrollara un nuevo proyecto.

    If I had time, I would develop a new project.

    yo

  • Me gustaría que desarrollaras más paciencia.

    I would like you to develop more patience.

  • Ojalá él desarrollara mejor su argumento.

    Hopefully, he would develop his argument better.

    él/ella/usted

  • Si ellos desarrollaran más interés, les ayudaríamos.

    If they developed more interest, we would help them.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive for past hypotheticals.

    Correct: For 'if' clauses referring to hypothetical past situations, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si desarrollara...'.

    Why: The imperfect subjunctive is the correct mood and tense for these types of conditional statements.

  • Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.

    Correct: Both 'desarrollara' and 'desarrollase' are correct for the yo/él/ella/usted form. Stick to one set of endings (-ra or -se) for consistency within a sentence.

    Why: Learners sometimes mix the two sets of endings or aren't aware both exist.

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