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mejorar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

mejorarto improve

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive of 'mejorar' (e.g., mejorara, mejoraras, mejorase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.

mejorar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yomejorara
mejoraras
él/ella/ustedmejorara
nosotrosmejoráramos
vosotrosmejorarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesmejoraran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

This tense is used for hypothetical situations or wishes in the past, or to make polite requests. For 'mejorar', you might say 'Ojalá mejorara el tiempo.' (I wish the weather would improve.) or 'Si mejorara mi español, viajaría más.' (If my Spanish improved, I would travel more.)

Notes on mejorar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

'Mejorar' is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se endings are correct, though -ra is more common in many regions. The stem remains 'mejor-'.

Example Sentences

  • Si mejorara mi español, podría conseguir un mejor trabajo.

    If my Spanish improved, I could get a better job.

    él/ella/usted

  • Me gustaría que mejoraras tu actitud.

    I would like you to improve your attitude.

  • Ojalá mejoráramos las ventas este año.

    I wish we would improve sales this year.

    nosotros

  • Ellos pensaban que el profesor mejorara el curso.

    They thought the professor would improve the course.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Quería que vosotros mejoraseis la calidad.

    I wanted you all to improve the quality.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the preterite or imperfect indicative instead of imperfect subjunctive after 'si' for hypothetical conditions.

    Correct: Use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si mejorara...' not 'Si mejoró...' or 'Si mejoraba...'.

    Why: The imperfect subjunctive is required for unreal or hypothetical conditions in the past.

  • Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.

    Correct: Both are correct, but choose one and be consistent or learn regional preferences. E.g., 'mejorara' or 'mejorase'.

    Why: While interchangeable in meaning, regional usage can vary.

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