obsesionar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
obsesionar — to obsess
The imperfect subjunctive forms like 'obsesionara' (he/she/you would obsess) are used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
obsesionar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for hypothetical situations in the past, wishes, or politeness, often following expressions like 'si' (if), 'ojalá' (hopefully), or verbs of doubt/emotion.
Notes on obsesionar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Obsesionar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both -ra and -se endings are possible, but -ra is generally more common.
Example Sentences
Si me obsesionara con el trabajo, tendría éxito.
If I obsessed over work, I would be successful.
yo
Ojalá no se obsesionara tanto con su apariencia.
I wish he wouldn't obsess so much over his appearance.
él/ella/usted
Me pidió que no me obsesionara con los resultados.
He asked me not to obsess over the results.
yo
Si vosotros os obsesionarais con la dieta, estaríais más sanos.
If you all obsessed over the diet, you would be healthier.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: For hypothetical or uncertain past situations, use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'obsesionara' or 'obsesionarais', not 'obsesionaba'.
Why: The indicative mood describes facts, while the subjunctive is for possibilities, doubts, emotions, and hypotheticals.
Mistake: Forgetting the accent on the 'a' in the -ra forms.
Correct: Ensure the accent is on the 'a' for the -ra forms: 'obsesionara', 'obsesionaras', etc.
Why: The accent marks the stressed syllable and is crucial for correct pronunciation and spelling.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: obsesiono
The present tense 'obsesiono' (I obsess) describes current habits or ongoing actions.
Preterite
yo: obsesioné
The preterite of obsesionar is regular: obsesioné, obsesionaste, obsesionó, obsesionamos, obsesionasteis, obsesionaron.
Imperfect
yo: obsesionaba
The imperfect 'obsesionaba' (I used to obsess) describes ongoing or habitual past obsessions.
Future
yo: obsesionaré
The future tense 'obsesionaré' (I will obsess) predicts or expresses probability about future obsessions.
Conditional
yo: obsesionaría
The conditional 'obsesionaría' (I would obsess) discusses hypothetical or polite future actions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: obsesione
The present subjunctive 'obsesione' (I/he/she/you obsess) is used after wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: obsesiona
Commands like 'obsesiona' (you singular) and 'obsesionen' (they/you all) are regular.
Negative Imperative
yo: no obsesiones
Negative commands like 'no obsesiones' (you singular) use the present subjunctive.