The Stem Change

Choosing the Right Form

This form ('muriera') is the past version of the special verb form (Subjunctive). You use it when talking about past actions that were uncertain, doubtful, or wished for by someone else: 'Dudaba que él muriera.' (I doubted that he would die.)

Subjunctive for Past Doubt

You use 'muriera' in 'if' clauses (si clauses) to talk about unlikely or hypothetical situations: 'Si muriera mañana...' (If I were to die tomorrow...).

Hypothetical Situations

The Imperfect Subjunctive has two forms: 'muriera' and 'muriese'. They mean the exact same thing and are interchangeable, though 'muriera' is slightly more common in most regions.

Two Correct Forms

A very common verb form used in complex sentences to express past wishes, doubts, or hypotheticals.

'Muriera' is the 1st and 3rd person singular form of the Imperfect Subjunctive of 'morir' (to die). Learn how to use this B2-level form to express past doubt, wishes, and hypothetical conditions in Spanish.

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