Confusing 'imagino' and 'creo'

'Imagino' is the 'I' form of the verb 'imaginar' in the present tense. It is completely regular, which means its endings follow the standard pattern for -ar verbs.

Verb Form Explanation

When you say 'No imagino...' (I don't imagine...), you are expressing that something is unthinkable or difficult to grasp.

Using 'Imaginar' Negatively

Extremely common in everyday Spanish, especially when referring to personal thoughts or beliefs.

When 'imagino' is followed by 'que' and another complete thought (like 'que tienes hambre'), the second verb usually stays in its normal present tense form (the indicative mood) because you are expressing a confident belief.

Follow-up Verb Form

You can use 'Imagino que sí' or 'Imagino que no' as quick, polite ways to agree with or contradict an assumption somebody else makes.

Quick Confirmation

Very commonly used as a replacement for 'I suppose' or 'I guess' in conversational speech.

Learn the Spanish verb form 'imagino' (I imagine/I suppose). Comprehensive conjugations for the infinitive 'imaginar' and common usage examples for all CEFR levels.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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