divertir Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
divertir — to amuse
The imperfect subjunctive of divertir (divirtiera/divirtiera) expresses past hypotheticals or wishes.
divertir Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use the imperfect subjunctive for hypothetical situations, wishes, or doubts in the past. It's common in 'if' clauses talking about things that might have happened or things you wished for.
Notes on divertir in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Divertir is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. The stem change from 'i' to 'ie' that occurs in the present subjunctive does *not* happen here. You have two common endings: -ra and -se (e.g., divirtiera or divirtiese). The -ra form is generally more common.
Example Sentences
Si yo me divirtiera más, sería más feliz.
If I had more fun, I would be happier.
yo
Ojalá ellos se divirtieran en el concierto.
I wish they would have fun at the concert.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Me gustaría que tú te divirtieras.
I would like you to have fun.
tú
Él actuaría si se divirtiera.
He would act if he enjoyed himself.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present subjunctive instead of the imperfect subjunctive for past hypotheticals.
Correct: Use 'divirtiera' or 'divirtiera', not 'divierta'.
Why: The imperfect subjunctive is required for past hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations.
Mistake: Forgetting the reflexive pronoun 'me', 'te', 'se' with divertirse.
Correct: It should be 'Si yo me divirtiera...', not 'Si yo divirtiera...'.
Why: Divertir often functions as a reflexive verb ('divertirse' - to have fun) when talking about oneself or others having fun.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: divierto
The present tense of divertir (divierto) describes current actions or habits of amusing or having fun.
Preterite
yo: divertí
The preterite of divertir (divertí) describes completed actions of amusing or having fun in the past.
Imperfect
yo: divertía
The imperfect tense of divertir (divertía) describes ongoing or habitual past actions of amusing or having fun.
Future
yo: divertiré
The future tense of divertir (divertiré) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: divertiría
The conditional of divertir (divertiría) expresses hypothetical situations ('would have fun') or polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: divierta
The present subjunctive of divertir (divierta) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: divierte
Imperative commands for divertir are mostly regular, with 'divierte' for tú and 'divertid' for vosotros.
Negative Imperative
yo: diviertas
Negative commands for divertir use the present subjunctive with 'no', like 'no te diviertas'.