frecuentar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
frecuentar — to frequent
The imperfect subjunctive of frecuentar (like 'frecuentara' or 'frecuentase') is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
frecuentar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for past situations that were uncertain, hypothetical, or contrary to fact. Think of 'if I frequented...' or 'I wish I frequented...'. It's often used in the past when talking about things you wanted or imagined.
Notes on frecuentar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Frecuentar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist (e.g., frecuentara/frecuentase, frecuentaras/frecuentases). The -ra form is more common.
Example Sentences
Si frecuentara más la biblioteca, sacaría mejores notas.
If I frequented the library more, I would get better grades.
yo
Me gustaría que tú frecuentaras menos este tipo de lugares.
I would like you to frequent this type of place less.
tú
Ojalá ellos frecuentaran este restaurante.
I wish they would frequent this restaurant.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Confusing imperfect subjunctive with preterite: 'Si frecuenté más...'.
Correct: For hypothetical or unreal conditions in the past, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si frecuentara más...'.
Why: The preterite refers to completed past actions, not unreal or hypothetical ones.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: frecuento
The present tense of frecuentar means to frequent, used for habits or current actions: 'frecuento', 'frecuentas', 'frecuenta'.
Preterite
yo: frecuenté
The preterite of frecuentar is regular: frecuenté, frecuentaste, frecuentó, frecuentamos, frecuentasteis, frecuentaron.
Imperfect
yo: frecuentaba
The imperfect of frecuentar describes past habits or ongoing situations: 'frecuentaba', 'frecuentabas', 'frecuentaba'.
Future
yo: frecuentaré
The future tense of frecuentar expresses what will happen: 'frecuentaré', 'frecuentarás', 'frecuentará'.
Conditional
yo: frecuentaría
The conditional of frecuentar expresses hypothetical actions: 'frecuentaría', 'frecuentarías', 'frecuentaría'.
Present Subjunctive
yo: frecuente
The present subjunctive of frecuentar (like 'frecuente' or 'frecuenten') is used after expressions of desire, doubt, or emotion.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: frecuenta
Use the imperative of frecuentar for direct commands like 'frecuenta' (you, informal) or 'frecuenten' (you all).
Negative Imperative
yo: no frecuentes
Negative commands for frecuentar use the present subjunctive with 'no', like 'no frecuentes' (you, informal).