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montar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive of montar expresses past doubts, wishes, or hypothetical situations.

montar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yomontara
montaras
él/ella/ustedmontara
nosotrosmontáramos
vosotrosmontarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesmontaran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use the imperfect subjunctive of 'montar' when talking about past hypothetical situations, wishes, or doubts. It often appears in 'if' clauses ('si...') or after expressions like 'ojalá' (hopefully).

Notes on montar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Montar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. You take the 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' preterite form ('montaron'), drop the '-ron', and add the subjunctive endings (-ra, -ras, -ra, -ramos, -rais, -ran).

Example Sentences

  • Si montara mi propio negocio, sería mi propio jefe.

    If I were to start my own business, I would be my own boss.

    yo

  • Ojalá montaras en bicicleta conmigo mañana.

    I wish you would ride your bike with me tomorrow.

  • Me gustaría que montaran un buen espectáculo.

    I would like them to put on a good show.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Si nosotros montáramos un puesto en el mercado, ¿qué venderíamos?

    If we were to set up a stall at the market, what would we sell?

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive in 'if' clauses.

    Correct: For hypothetical past or present situations, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si montara...' not 'Si monté...'.

    Why: The preterite refers to completed actions, while the imperfect subjunctive deals with unreal or hypothetical conditions.

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

    Correct: Both forms are correct, but the -ra form (montara, montaras) is more common in many regions. Ensure consistency.

    Why: Learners might not realize both endings are valid or get confused about which one to use.

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