disgustar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
disgustar — to dislike
The imperfect subjunctive 'disgustara' or 'disgustase' is used for past wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
disgustar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is perfect for talking about past hypotheticals, unreal situations, or expressing wishes and doubts in the past. Think 'If only I didn't dislike...' or 'I wish they didn't eat...'. It often appears after phrases like 'ojalá' or in 'if' clauses.
Notes on disgustar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Disgustar is a regular -ar verb, so its imperfect subjunctive forms are predictable. You can use either the -ra or -se ending (e.g., 'disgustara' or 'disgustase'); the -ra form is generally more common.
Example Sentences
Ojalá no me disgustara tanto el brócoli.
I wish I didn't dislike broccoli so much.
yo
Si yo disgustara el pescado, lo pediría.
If I liked fish, I would order it.
yo
Me pidió que no disgustara la fiesta.
He asked me not to ruin the party.
yo
Era importante que ellos disgustaran la verdad.
It was important that they didn't like the truth.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'disgustara' or 'disgustase' for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Why: The preterite describes completed actions, while the imperfect subjunctive describes unreal or hypothetical situations in the past.
Mistake: Forgetting the accent on the '-ra' forms.
Correct: Forms like 'disgustara' have an accent on the 'a' (or 'ara').
Why: The accent is crucial for pronunciation and distinguishing the form.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: disgusto
Use 'disgusto' (yo) or 'disgusta' (él/ella/usted) for present dislikes or things that currently displease.
Preterite
yo: disgusté
Use the preterite 'disgustó' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustaron' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for completed actions of disliking or displeasing.
Imperfect
yo: disgustaba
Use the imperfect 'disgustaba' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustaban' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for ongoing or habitual dislikes in the past.
Future
yo: disgustaré
Use the future 'disgustará' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustarán' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) to predict or state what will displease.
Conditional
yo: disgustaría
Use the conditional 'disgustaría' (yo/él/ella/usted) to express what would displease or for polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: disguste
Use 'disguste' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgusten' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) after expressions of doubt, emotion, or desire.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: disgusta
Use imperative forms like 'disgusta' (tú) or 'disguste' (usted) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no disgustes
Negative commands like 'no disgustes' (tú) are formed using the present subjunctive.