incriminar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
incriminar — to incriminate
The imperfect subjunctive of incriminar (both -ra and -se forms) describes past hypotheticals or wishes, like 'incriminara' or 'incriminase'.
incriminar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is used for hypothetical situations in the past, expressing wishes, doubts, or emotions that were relevant in a past context. It often appears in 'if' clauses referring to past possibilities or in polite requests.
Notes on incriminar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Incriminar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra (incriminara) and -se (incriminase) forms are correct, though the -ra form is more common in many regions.
Example Sentences
Si él me incriminara, yo no sabría qué hacer.
If he were to incriminate me, I wouldn't know what to do.
él/ella/usted
Desearía que nadie lo incriminara.
I wished that no one would incriminate him.
Me preocupaba que nos incriminase por error.
I was worried that they might incriminate us by mistake.
nosotros
Le pedí que no me incriminara.
I asked him not to incriminate me.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Confusing imperfect subjunctive with preterite: 'Si él me incriminó'.
Correct: For hypothetical past situations, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si él me incriminara'.
Why: The subjunctive mood is for non-factual or hypothetical scenarios, while the preterite is for factual completed actions.
Mistake: Using the -se form when the -ra form is expected or vice-versa in certain contexts.
Correct: Both 'incriminara' and 'incriminase' are correct imperfect subjunctive forms. 'Incriminara' is generally more common.
Why: While interchangeable in meaning, regional preferences and formality can influence the choice between -ra and -se.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: incrimino
The present tense of incriminar is regular: incrimino, incriminas, incrimina, incriminamos, incrimináis, incriminan.
Preterite
yo: incriminé
The preterite of incriminar is regular: incriminé, incriminaste, incriminó, incriminamos, incriminasteis, incriminaron.
Imperfect
yo: incriminaba
The imperfect of incriminar is regular: incriminaba, incriminabas, incriminaba, incriminábamos, incriminabais, incriminaban.
Future
yo: incriminaré
The future tense of incriminar is regular: incriminaré, incriminarás, incriminará, incriminaremos, incriminaréis, incriminarán.
Conditional
yo: incriminaría
The conditional of incriminar is regular: incriminaría, incriminarías, incriminaría, incriminaríamos, incriminaríais, incriminarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: incrimine
The present subjunctive of incriminar is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty: incrimine, incriminemos, incriminen.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: incrimina
The imperative of incriminar is: incrimina (tú), incrimine (usted), incriminemos (nosotros), incriminen (ustedes), incrimina(d) (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no incrimines
The negative imperative of incriminar uses the present subjunctive: no incrimine (usted), no incriminemos (nosotros), no incriminen (ustedes), no incrimines (tú), no incriminéis (vosotros).