presumir Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
presumir — to show off
The imperfect subjunctive 'presumiera/presumieras/presumiera/presumiéramos/presumierais/presumieran' is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
presumir Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use the imperfect subjunctive when talking about hypothetical situations, wishes, or doubts in the past. For instance, 'If I *were* to show off...' or 'I wish you *would* show off...'.
Notes on presumir in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Presumir is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se endings are possible, but -ra is more common in many regions.
Example Sentences
Si yo presumiera tanto, nadie me querría.
If I were to show off so much, nobody would like me.
yo
Me gustaría que tú presumieras menos.
I would like you to show off less.
tú
Era importante que ellos presumieran con moderación.
It was important that they showed off with moderation.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Si presumierais menos, seríais más humildes.
If you all (vosotros) showed off less, you would be more humble.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'presumiera' or 'presumiera' where a hypothetical or wish is expressed, not 'presumía'.
Why: The indicative mood describes facts or reality, while the subjunctive is for non-realities like hypotheticals and desires.
Mistake: Using the -ra form when the -se form is required or vice-versa in specific regional dialects.
Correct: Be aware of regional preferences; '-ra' is generally safer and more widely understood.
Why: While both forms are grammatically correct, usage can vary.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: presumo
The present tense 'presumo/presumes/presume/presumimos/presumís/presumen' describes habitual actions, things happening now, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: presumí
The preterite of 'presumir' is regular: presumí, presumiste, presumió, presumimos, presumisteis, presumieron.
Imperfect
yo: presumía
The imperfect 'presumía/presumías/presumía/presumíamos/presumíais/presumían' describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: presumiré
The future tense 'presumiré/presumirás/presumirá/presumiremos/presumiréis/presumirán' indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: presumiría
The conditional 'presumiría/presumirías/presumiría/presumiríamos/presumiríais/presumirían' expresses hypotheticals ('would'), polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: presuma
The present subjunctive 'presuma/presumas/presuma/presumamos/presumáis/presuman' is used for wishes, doubts, emotions, and uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: presume
Use 'presume' (tú), 'presuma' (usted), 'presumamos' (nosotros), 'presumid' (vosotros), 'presuman' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no presumas
Use 'no presumas' (tú), 'no presuma' (usted), 'no presumamos' (nosotros), 'no presumáis' (vosotros), 'no presuman' (ustedes) for negative commands.