reaparecer Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
reaparecer — to reappear
The imperfect subjunctive is built from the 'reaparecieron' stem: reapareciera, reaparecieras.
reaparecer Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use this for hypothetical situations ('If it reappeared...') or after past-tense verbs of emotion or doubt.
Notes on reaparecer in the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is regular based on the preterite stem. It does not use the 'z' found in the present tense.
Example Sentences
Si el síntoma reapareciera, llame al médico.
If the symptom were to reappear, call the doctor.
él/ella/usted
Me sorprendió que reaparecieras tan tarde.
It surprised me that you reappeared so late.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Adding a 'z' (e.g., reaparezciera).
Correct: reapareciera
Why: The 'z' change only applies to the present indicative 'yo' and the present subjunctive. The past tenses don't use it.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: reaparezco
Reaparecer follows the -ecer pattern, meaning the 'yo' form changes to 'reaparezco'.
Preterite
yo: reaparecí
Reaparecer is completely regular in the preterite: reaparecí, reapareciste, reapareció.
Imperfect
yo: reaparecía
Reaparecer is regular in the imperfect: reaparecía, reaparecías, reaparecía.
Future
yo: reapareceré
The future of reaparecer is regular: reapareceré, reaparecerás, reaparecerá.
Conditional
yo: reaparecería
The conditional of reaparecer is regular: reaparecería, reaparecerías, reaparecería.
Present Subjunctive
yo: reaparezca
The present subjunctive uses the 'reaparezc-' stem for all persons.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: reaparece
Use 'reaparece' (tú) or 'reaparezca' (usted) for commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no reaparezcas
Negative commands always use the 'zc' stem: no reaparezcas, no reaparezca.