entablar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
entablar — to start
The imperfect subjunctive of entablar ('entablara', 'entablaras', etc.) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or politeness.
entablar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense dives into the hypothetical or uncertain past. Think 'If I *were* to start...', or expressing a past wish like 'I wished you *would* start...'. It's also used for polite requests in the past or present, similar to the conditional.
Notes on entablar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Entablar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the '-ra' and '-se' forms exist, but the '-ra' form is more common and generally preferred.
Example Sentences
Si yo entablara un negocio, sería en línea.
If I were to start a business, it would be online.
yo
Me gustaría que entablaras una conversación con ella.
I would like you to start a conversation with her.
tú
Él actuaría como si no entablara relación con nadie.
He acted as if he weren't starting a relationship with anyone.
él/ella/usted
Ojalá entablaran un acuerdo pronto.
I hope they would reach an agreement soon.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Nos pidieron que entabláramos contacto.
They asked us to establish contact.
nosotros
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: 'Si entablara...', not 'Si entablé...' or 'Si entablaba...'.
Why: The indicative mood describes facts or certainties, while the subjunctive is for hypotheticals, doubts, and emotions.
Mistake: Confusing the '-ra' and '-se' forms.
Correct: Both are correct, but '-ra' is more common: 'entablara' vs 'entablase'. Stick to one consistently if possible.
Why: Learners might be unsure which ending to use or mix them up.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: entablo
The present tense of entablar is regular: entablo, entablas, entabla, entablamos, entabláis, entablan.
Preterite
yo: entablé
The preterite of entablar is regular: entablé, entablaste, entabló, entablamos, entablasteis, entablaron.
Imperfect
yo: entablaba
The imperfect of entablar is regular: entablaba, entablabas, entablaba, entablábamos, entablabais, entablaban.
Future
yo: entablaré
The future tense of entablar is regular: entablaré, entablarás, entablará, entablaremos, entablaréis, entablarán.
Conditional
yo: entablaría
The conditional of entablar is regular: entablaría, entablarías, entablaría, entablaríamos, entablaríais, entablarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: entable
The present subjunctive of entablar ('entable', 'entables', etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or influence.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: entabla
Use 'entabla', 'entable', 'entablemos', 'entablad', 'entablen' for direct commands with entablar.
Negative Imperative
yo: no entables
Use 'no entables', 'no entable', 'no entablemos', 'no entabléis', 'no entablen' for negative commands.