emanar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
emanar — to emanate
The imperfect subjunctive ('emanara' or 'emanase') describes hypothetical past situations or expresses wishes/doubts in the past.
emanar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use the imperfect subjunctive for hypothetical situations in the past, after expressions of doubt or emotion in the past, or in polite requests relating to the past. For 'emanar,' it might describe a hypothetical emission or a wish for something to have been emitted.
Notes on emanar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Emanar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms are correct, though -ra is more common in many regions.
Example Sentences
Ojalá el sol emanara más calor hoy.
I wish the sun would emanate more heat today.
él/ella/usted
Si la flor emanara perfume, la compraría.
If the flower emanated perfume, I would buy it.
él/ella/usted
Me sorprendió que emanara tanta sabiduría.
It surprised me that he emanated so much wisdom.
él/ella/usted
Quería que emanaras buenas vibras.
I wanted you to emanate good vibes.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite or imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: For hypothetical or uncertain past situations, use the imperfect subjunctive forms like 'emanara' or 'emanase'.
Why: The indicative tenses describe facts, while the subjunctive is used for non-factual or subjective situations.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se endings.
Correct: Both 'emanara' and 'emanase' are correct for the yo/él/ella/usted form. Choose one and be consistent, or use -ra as it's generally more common.
Why: While both are grammatically correct, regional preferences and formality can influence usage.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: emano
The present indicative 'emana' describes actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: emané
The preterite of emanar is regular: emané, emanaste, emanó, emanamos, emanasteis, emanaron.
Imperfect
yo: emanaba
The imperfect 'emanaba' describes ongoing or habitual past actions, or sets the background scene.
Future
yo: emanaré
The future tense 'emanará' indicates actions that will happen in the future.
Conditional
yo: emanaría
The conditional 'emanaría' expresses hypothetical outcomes, polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: emane
Use the present subjunctive ('emane', 'emanes', 'emanemos', etc.) after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: emana
Use 'emana' for tú commands, 'emanad' for vosotros, and 'emane/emane/emanen' for usted/ustedes/ellos/ellas.
Negative Imperative
yo: no emanes
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive: 'no emanes', 'no emane', 'no emanemos', etc.