incidir Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

This tense is perfect for talking about hypothetical situations in the past, expressing wishes or doubts that were relevant in the past, or in polite requests. For 'incidir', you might use it to discuss what would have happened if something else had happened, or to suggest an action in a past context.

Notes on incidir in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Incidir is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. You can use either the -ra form (incidiera) or the -se form (incidiese), though the -ra form is generally more common.

Example Sentences

• Si yo hubiera sabido, habría incidido más en ese punto.

  If I had known, I would have focused more on that point.

  yo

• Me pidió que incidiera en los detalles técnicos.

  He asked me to focus on the technical details.

  él/ella/usted

• Dudaba que ellos incidieran en la importancia del proyecto.

  I doubted they would emphasize the importance of the project.

  ellos/ellas/ustedes

• Ojalá incidieras más en la solución que en el problema.

  I wish you would focus more on the solution than on the problem.

  tú

Common Mistakes

• Mistake: Using the preterite or imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.

  Correct: For past hypotheticals or wishes, use forms like 'incidiera' or 'incidiera'.

  Why: The indicative mood describes reality or past facts, while the subjunctive is for non-real or subjective situations.

• Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.

  Correct: Both 'incidiera' and 'incidiese' are correct, but 'incidiera' is often preferred.

  Why: While both are grammatically correct, regional and stylistic preferences exist.

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