exceder Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
exceder — to exceed
The imperfect subjunctive of exceder (excediera/excediera) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, and polite requests.
exceder Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for hypothetical situations in the past, or to express wishes, doubts, or emotions about past events. It's common in 'if' clauses referring to unreal past conditions.
Notes on exceder in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Exceder is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. You can use either the -ra form (excediera) or the -se form (excediese), with -ra being more common.
Example Sentences
Si excediera mis ingresos, compraría un coche nuevo.
If I exceeded my income, I would buy a new car.
yo
Ojalá no excedieras tus límites.
I wish you wouldn't exceed your limits.
tú
Me pidió que no excediera la velocidad.
He asked me not to exceed the speed limit.
él/ella/usted
Sería terrible si excedieran las expectativas.
It would be terrible if they exceeded expectations.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive in hypothetical clauses.
Correct: For hypothetical 'if' clauses about the past or unreal conditions, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si excediera...'
Why: The subjunctive mood is needed to express unreality or hypothetical situations.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms, or using the wrong one.
Correct: Both 'excediera' and 'excediese' are correct, but 'excediera' is generally more common. Ensure consistency.
Why: Both are valid conjugations for the imperfect subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: excedo
The present tense of 'exceder' (excedo, excedes, etc.) describes current actions, habits, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: excedí
The preterite of 'exceder' is regular: excedí, excediste, excedió, excedimos, excedisteis, excedieron.
Imperfect
yo: excedía
The imperfect of 'exceder' (excedía, excedías, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: excederé
The future tense of 'exceder' (excederé, excederás, etc.) predicts future actions or expresses probability.
Conditional
yo: excedería
The conditional of 'exceder' (excedería, excederías, etc.) expresses hypotheticals, polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: exceda
The present subjunctive of exceder (exceda, excedas, etc.) follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: excede
The imperative of exceder has regular commands for tú (excede) and vosotros (exceded), but irregular forms for others.
Negative Imperative
yo: no excedas
Negative commands for 'exceder' use 'no' plus the present subjunctive: no excedas, no exceda, etc.