Confusing Indicative and Subjunctive

This form ('diera') is the imperfect subjunctive, used when talking about past wishes, doubts, or requests. Think of it as a past version of the special verb form (subjunctive).

The 'Special Past' Form

When setting up a hypothetical situation in the past, you must use 'diera' (imperfect subjunctive) after 'si' (if). Example: 'Si yo fuera rico, te diera un coche' (If I were rich, I would give you a car).

Using 'Si' (If)

In many Spanish-speaking regions, 'diese' is an equally correct form of the imperfect subjunctive, but 'diera' is far more common in everyday speech.

Alternative Form

Extremely common, derived from the core verb 'dar' (to give).

Many phrases using 'dar' (like 'dar lugar a' meaning 'to cause') keep their meaning even when conjugated into the imperfect subjunctive form 'diera'.

Fixed Phrases

If 'diera' appears in a sentence about an unexpected outcome or consequence, it usually means 'caused' or 'resulted in,' not just 'handed over.'

Context is Key

Common in figurative speech, especially when talking about consequences or results.

'Diera' is the 1st and 3rd person singular imperfect subjunctive of the verb 'dar' (to give). Learn how to use this form to express past wishes, doubts, hypothetical situations, and figurative meanings like 'to cause' or 'to hit.'

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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