implorar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
implorar — to beg
Use implorara/implorase forms for past hypothetical or uncertain situations and wishes with implorar.
implorar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive is used for hypothetical situations, wishes, doubts, and emotions in the past. It's often found in 'if' clauses or after expressions of desire or uncertainty related to the past.
Notes on implorar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Implorar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. You can use either the -ra form (implorara) or the -se form (implorase), with the -ra form being more common in many regions. The endings are added to the stem: implor- + -ara, -aras, -ara, -áramos, -arais, -aran.
Example Sentences
Si tuviera la oportunidad, implorara su ayuda.
If I had the opportunity, I would beg for his help.
yo
Ojalá imploraran perdón por sus acciones.
I wish they would beg for forgiveness for their actions.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Me pidió que implorara por él.
He asked me to plead for him.
él/ella/usted
Dudaba que nos implorase ayuda.
I doubted that he would beg us for help.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite or imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'implorara' or 'implorase' in clauses following 'si' (if) for hypotheticals, or after verbs of doubt/desire in the past.
Why: The subjunctive mood is required for non-factual or hypothetical situations.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.
Correct: Both 'implorara' and 'implorase' are correct, but be consistent and aware that '-ra' is often more common.
Why: Learners might be unsure which ending to use or might mix them.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: imploro
The present tense of implorar is regular: imploro, imploras, implora, imploramos, imploráis, imploran.
Preterite
yo: imploré
The preterite of implorar is regular: imploré, imploraste, imploró, imploramos, implorasteis, imploraron.
Imperfect
yo: imploraba
The imperfect of implorar is regular: imploraba, implorabas, imploraba, implorábamos, implorabais, imploraban.
Future
yo: imploraré
The future tense of implorar is regular: imploraré, implorarás, implorará, imploraremos, imploraréis, implorarán.
Conditional
yo: imploraría
The conditional of implorar is regular: imploraría, implorarías, imploraría, imploraríamos, imploraríais, implorarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: implore
Use implore, implores, imploremos, imploréis, imploren after wishes, doubts, emotions, and impersonal expressions with implorar.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: implora
Use implora, implore, imploremos, implorad, imploren for direct commands with implorar.
Negative Imperative
yo: no implores
Use no implores, no implore, no imploremos, no imploréis, no imploren for negative commands with implorar.