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deshacerse Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

deshacerseto get rid of

B1irregular (follows 'hacer') -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

This tense uses the preterite stem 'deshic-' (me deshiciera, te deshicieras).

deshacerse Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yome deshiciera
te deshicieras
él/ella/ustedse deshiciera
nosotrosnos deshiciéramos
vosotrosos deshicierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesse deshicieran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use this for 'if' clauses (e.g., 'If I got rid of...') or when expressing past emotions/doubts about discarding something.

Notes on deshacerse in the Imperfect Subjunctive

It follows the 'ellos' form of the preterite (deshicieron). Drop the '-on' and add the subjunctive endings.

Example Sentences

  • Si me deshiciera de mi móvil, sería más feliz.

    If I got rid of my phone, I would be happier.

    yo

  • Me pidió que me deshiciera de la caja.

    He asked me to get rid of the box.

    yo

  • Si se deshicieran de los lujos, ahorrarían dinero.

    If they got rid of the luxuries, they would save money.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'deshaciera' instead of 'deshiciera'.

    Correct: deshiciera

    Why: The imperfect subjunctive must use the irregular preterite stem 'deshic-'.

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