desenvolver Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
desenvolver — to unwrap
Formed from the preterite 'ellos' form: desenvolviera, desenvolvieras, etc.
desenvolver Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use this for hypotheticals (e.g., 'If I unwrapped it...') or when a past-tense trigger requires the subjunctive.
Notes on desenvolver in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Since the preterite is regular, this tense is also regular. Use the stem 'desenvolvier-'.
Example Sentences
Si yo desenvolviera el paquete, vería la sorpresa.
If I unwrapped the package, I would see the surprise.
yo
Me pidió que desenvolviera el mantel.
He asked me to unwrap the tablecloth.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: desenvuelviera
Correct: desenvolviera
Why: There is no 'ue' change in the imperfect subjunctive because it is based on the preterite stem.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: desenvuelvo
Desenvolver follows a stem change (o > ue) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Preterite
yo: desenvolví
Desenvolver is completely regular in the preterite, following the standard -er ending pattern.
Imperfect
yo: desenvolvía
The imperfect of desenvolver is regular: desenvolvía, desenvolvías, desenvolvía, etc.
Future
yo: desenvolveré
The future tense is regular: add -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án to the full infinitive.
Conditional
yo: desenvolvería
The conditional uses the full infinitive 'desenvolver' plus endings like -ía, -ías, -ía.
Present Subjunctive
yo: desenvuelva
The present subjunctive follows the o > ue stem change and uses -a endings.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: desenvuelve
Commands to unwrap: desenvuelve (tú), desenvuelva (usted), desenvolved (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no desenvuelvas
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive forms.