integrar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
integrar — to integrate
The imperfect subjunctive of integrar (integrara/integrase forms) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
integrar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for hypothetical situations in the past, expressing wishes, doubts, or making polite requests related to integrating something. It often appears in 'if' clauses or after expressions like 'I wish that...'.
Notes on integrar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Integrar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. You can use either the -ra or -se endings (e.g., 'integrara' or 'integrase'), though the -ra form is more common.
Example Sentences
Si integrara más colores, el diseño sería mejor.
If I integrated more colors, the design would be better.
yo
Ojalá él integrase sus ideas en el equipo.
I wish he would integrate his ideas into the team.
él/ella/usted
Me gustaría que ustedes integraran sus comentarios.
I would like you to integrate your comments.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Si yo integrara la información, no habría errores.
If I integrated the information, there would be no errors.
yo
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite or imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: For past hypotheticals or wishes, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si integrara...' not 'Si integró...' or 'Si integraba...'.
Why: The indicative mood describes facts or reality, while the subjunctive is for non-real or hypothetical situations.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms incorrectly.
Correct: Both 'integrara' and 'integrase' are correct imperfect subjunctive forms. Stick to one pattern or learn which is more common in your region.
Why: While both endings are grammatically correct, regional preferences and stylistic choices exist.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: integro
The present tense of integrar is regular: integro, integras, integra, integramos, integráis, integran.
Preterite
yo: integré
The preterite of integrar is regular: integré, integraste, integró, integramos, integrasteis, integraron.
Imperfect
yo: integraba
The imperfect of integrar is regular: integraba, integrabas, integraba, integrábamos, integrabais, integraban.
Future
yo: integraré
The future tense of integrar is regular: integraré, integrarás, integrará, integraremos, integraréis, integrarán.
Conditional
yo: integraría
The conditional of integrar is regular: integraría, integrarías, integraría, integraríamos, integraríais, integrarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: integre
The present subjunctive of integrar (integre, integres, integremos, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: integra
Use the imperative of integrar for direct commands: integra (tú), integre (usted), integremos (nosotros), integren (ustedes), integrad (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no integres
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive: no integres (tú), no integre (usted), no integremos (nosotros), no integren (ustedes), no integréis (vosotros).