lesionar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
lesionar — to injure
The imperfect subjunctive of lesionar (e.g., 'lesionara', 'lesionaras') is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
lesionar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for hypothetical situations in the past or present, often following 'si' (if) clauses, wishes, or expressions of doubt. For example, 'Ojalá no me lesionara durante la carrera.' (I wish I wouldn't injure myself during the race).
Notes on lesionar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Lesionar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist, but the -ra form (lesionara, lesionaras, etc.) is generally more common.
Example Sentences
Si me lesionara, no podría jugar el sábado.
If I injured myself, I wouldn't be able to play on Saturday.
yo
Dudaba que se lesionaran tan pronto.
I doubted they would injure themselves so soon.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Me pidió que no me lesionara.
He asked me not to injure myself.
yo
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive in 'if' clauses.
Correct: For hypothetical past situations, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si me lesionaba...' is incorrect; it should be 'Si me lesionara...'.
Why: The imperfect subjunctive sets up a condition contrary to fact or hypothetical.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se endings.
Correct: While both exist, the -ra form is often preferred and more common in many regions: 'lesionara' instead of 'lesionase'.
Why: Both are grammatically correct imperfect subjunctive forms, but usage varies.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: lesiono
The present tense of lesionar (lesiono, lesionas, etc.) indicates current or habitual injuries.
Preterite
yo: lesioné
The preterite of lesionar (lesioné, lesionaste, etc.) describes completed past injuries.
Imperfect
yo: lesionaba
The imperfect of lesionar (lesionaba, lesionabas, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past injuries.
Future
yo: lesionaré
The future tense of lesionar (lesionaré, lesionarás, etc.) talks about future injuries or probabilities.
Conditional
yo: lesionaría
The conditional of lesionar (lesionaría, lesionarías, etc.) discusses hypothetical injuries ('would injure').
Present Subjunctive
yo: lesione
The present subjunctive of lesionar (lesione, lesiones, etc.) follows expressions of desire, doubt, or emotion.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: lesiona
Use the imperative of lesionar for direct commands like 'lesiona' (you, informal) or 'lesionen' (you all, formal).
Negative Imperative
yo: no lesiones
Form negative commands with 'no' + present subjunctive, like 'no lesiones' (don't injure).