fusionar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

This tense is perfect for talking about hypothetical situations in the past or expressing wishes and doubts that were relevant in the past. For example, 'Ojalá fusionara con la empresa vecina' (I wish it would merge with the neighboring company) or 'Si fusionara mis ahorros, podría comprar la casa' (If I merged my savings, I could buy the house).

Notes on fusionar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Fusionar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. You can use either the -ra or -se endings (e.g., fusionara or fusionase), though -ra is more common in many regions.

Example Sentences

• Me gustaría que fusionara su negocio con el mío.

  I would like him/her/you (formal) to merge his/her/your business with mine.

  él/ella/usted

• Si yo fusionara todas mis deudas, tendría un solo pago.

  If I merged all my debts, I would have a single payment.

  yo

• Ellos querían que fusionáramos las dos compañías.

  They wanted us to merge the two companies.

  nosotros

• Dudaba que ellos fusionaran sus esfuerzos.

  I doubted they would merge their efforts.

  ellos/ellas/ustedes

• Tú me pediste que fusionara los documentos.

  You asked me to merge the documents.

  tú

Common Mistakes

• Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive in hypothetical 'if' clauses.

  Correct: For past hypotheticals, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si fusionara...' not 'Si fusionó...'.

  Why: The imperfect subjunctive is specifically used for unreal or hypothetical conditions in the past.

• Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms, or using incorrect endings.

  Correct: Ensure you use the correct endings for the imperfect subjunctive, like 'fusionara' or 'fusionase'.

  Why: Each pronoun has specific endings for both the -ra and -se forms.

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