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llorar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive of llorar follows the -ra pattern: llorara, lloraras, llorara, lloráramos, llorarais, lloraran.

llorar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yollorara
lloraras
él/ella/ustedllorara
nosotroslloráramos
vosotrosllorarais
ellos/ellas/ustedeslloraran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use this for hypothetical situations (often after 'si') or when expressing past emotions/doubts about someone crying.

Notes on llorar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

It is regular. It is derived from the third-person plural preterite (lloraron), dropping the -ron and adding the endings.

Example Sentences

  • Si ella llorara, yo también lloraría.

    If she were to cry, I would cry too.

    él/ella/usted

  • No quería que nosotros lloráramos.

    He didn't want us to cry.

    nosotros

  • Me sorprendió que tú lloraras.

    It surprised me that you cried.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: lloramos

    Correct: lloráramos

    Why: Don't confuse the preterite 'lloramos' with the subjunctive 'lloráramos'. The latter always has an extra syllable and an accent.

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