equilibrar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
equilibrar — to balance
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like equilibrara or equilibrase for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
equilibrar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for hypothetical situations in the past, often in 'if' clauses ('Si yo equilibrara...'), or to express wishes, doubts, or emotions about past events. It's also used after certain conjunctions like 'como si' (as if).
Notes on equilibrar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Equilibrar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra (equilibrara) and -se (equilibrase) endings are correct and interchangeable.
Example Sentences
Si yo equilibrara mi tiempo mejor, tendría más éxito.
If I balanced my time better, I would have more success.
yo
Me gustaría que tú equilibraras tus gastos.
I would like you to balance your expenses.
tú
Actuaba como si él equilibrara todos los platos.
He acted as if he were balancing all the plates.
él/ella/usted
Ojalá ellos equilibraran sus emociones.
I wish they would balance their emotions.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of imperfect subjunctive, e.g., 'Si equilibré mi tiempo...'
Correct: For past hypotheticals, use imperfect subjunctive: 'Si equilibrara mi tiempo...'
Why: The imperfect subjunctive is specifically for hypothetical or unreal conditions in the past.
Mistake: Confusing -ra and -se forms, or using incorrect endings.
Correct: Both 'equilibrara' and 'equilibrase' are valid. Ensure the endings match the pronoun (e.g., 'equilibraras' for tú).
Why: While interchangeable, the endings must be correct for the pronoun and tense.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: equilibro
Use present tense forms like equilibro (yo) and equilibran (ustedes) for current actions, habits, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: equilibré
Use preterite forms like equilibré (yo) and equilibraron (ustedes) for completed actions in the past.
Imperfect
yo: equilibraba
Use imperfect forms like equilibraba (yo) and equilibraban (ustedes) for ongoing or habitual past actions and descriptions.
Future
yo: equilibraré
Use future forms like equilibraré (yo) and equilibrarán (ustedes) to talk about actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: equilibraría
Use conditional forms like equilibraría (yo) and equilibrarían (ustedes) for hypothetical 'would' actions or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: equilibre
Use present subjunctive forms like equilibre (yo/él/ella/usted) and equilibren (ustedes) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: equilibra
Use imperative forms like equilibra (tú) and equilibren (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no equilibres
Use negative commands with 'no' plus present subjunctive forms like no equilibres (tú) and no equilibren (ustedes).