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ignorar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

ignorarto ignore

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive of ignorar has two forms: ignorara/ignorase (yo, él, ella, usted), ignoraras/ignorases (tú), ignoráramos/ignorásemos (nosotros), ignorarais/ignoraseis (vosotros), ignoraran/ignorasen (ellos, ellas, ustedes).

ignorar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yoignorara
ignoraras
él/ella/ustedignorara
nosotrosignoráramos
vosotrosignorarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesignoraran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use the imperfect subjunctive after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or in hypothetical 'if' clauses in the past. For 'ignorar,' it might be used like 'Si yo ignorara la verdad...' (If I were ignoring the truth...).

Notes on ignorar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Ignorar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se endings are correct, though -ra is more common.

Example Sentences

  • Si ignoraras lo que iba a pasar, habrías actuado diferente.

    If you had ignored what was going to happen, you would have acted differently.

  • Quería que no ignorara sus consejos.

    I wanted him/her not to ignore his/her advice.

    él/ella/usted

  • Ojalá no ignoráramos el problema.

    I wish we weren't ignoring the problem.

    nosotros

  • Dudaba que ellos ignoraran la importancia.

    I doubted that they were ignoring the importance.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing imperfect subjunctive with preterite: 'Si yo ignoré...'.

    Correct: Use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si yo ignorara...'.

    Why: Conditional or hypothetical clauses starting with 'si' (if) in the past require the imperfect subjunctive, not the preterite.

  • Mistake: Using the -se form when the -ra form is expected in certain regions.

    Correct: While both are correct, 'ignorara' is often more common.

    Why: Regional preferences exist, but understanding both forms is key.

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