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maldecir Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

maldecirto curse

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive uses the 'j' stem from the preterite: maldijera, maldijeras, maldijera, maldijéramos, maldijerais, maldijeran.

maldecir Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yomaldijera
maldijeras
él/ella/ustedmaldijera
nosotrosmaldijéramos
vosotrosmaldijerais
ellos/ellas/ustedesmaldijeran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use this for hypothetical situations, past emotions, or polite requests involving cursing or speaking ill of something.

Notes on maldecir in the Imperfect Subjunctive

This tense is built from the preterite third-person plural 'maldijeron'. The 'c' changes to 'j' and the 'e' changes to 'i'.

Example Sentences

  • Si yo maldijera mi trabajo, renunciaría.

    If I were to curse my job, I would quit.

    yo

  • Me sorprendió que nosotros maldijéramos tanto.

    It surprised me that we cursed so much.

    nosotros

  • Si ellos maldijeran en voz alta, todos los oirían.

    If they cursed out loud, everyone would hear them.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'maldeciera'.

    Correct: maldijera

    Why: The 'j' stem from the preterite must be maintained in the imperfect subjunctive; you cannot use the infinitive stem.

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