reconsiderar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
reconsiderar — to reconsider
The imperfect subjunctive of reconsiderar has two forms for each person: reconsiderara/reconsiderase and reconsideraras/reconsiderases, etc.
reconsiderar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use the imperfect subjunctive for hypothetical situations, wishes, or polite requests in the past, or when talking about past events that trigger a subjunctive mood in a dependent clause. For 'reconsiderar', it's about wishing someone would reconsider, or a past situation where reconsideration was needed.
Notes on reconsiderar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Reconsiderar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms are correct, though -ra is more common in many regions.
Example Sentences
Si yo reconsiderara mi postura, ¿me escucharías?
If I reconsidered my stance, would you listen to me?
yo
Me gustaría que reconsideraras tu opinión.
I would like you to reconsider your opinion.
tú
Ojalá él reconsiderara la oferta.
I wish he would reconsider the offer.
él/ella/usted
Ellos pidieron que reconsideráramos el plan.
They asked that we reconsider the plan.
nosotros
Si ustedes reconsiderasen los hechos, verían la verdad.
If you all reconsidered the facts, you would see the truth.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive for hypotheticals.
Correct: For hypothetical 'if' clauses, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si reconsiderara...', not 'Si reconsideré...'.
Why: The imperfect subjunctive sets up a condition that is contrary to fact or unlikely.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se endings.
Correct: Both 'reconsiderara' and 'reconsiderase' are correct forms for the imperfect subjunctive.
Why: Spanish offers two sets of endings for the imperfect subjunctive; regional usage varies, but both are grammatically valid.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: reconsidero
The present indicative of reconsiderar is: reconsidero, reconsideras, reconsidera, reconsideramos, reconsideráis, reconsideran.
Preterite
yo: reconsideré
The preterite of reconsiderar is regular: reconsideré, reconsideraste, reconsideró, reconsideramos, reconsiderasteis, reconsideraron.
Imperfect
yo: reconsideraba
The imperfect of reconsiderar is: reconsideraba, reconsiderabas, reconsideraba, reconsiderábamos, reconsiderabais, reconsideraban.
Future
yo: reconsideraré
The future of reconsiderar is regular: reconsideraré, reconsiderarás, reconsiderará, reconsideraremos, reconsideraréis, reconsiderarán.
Conditional
yo: reconsideraría
The conditional of reconsiderar is: reconsideraría, reconsiderarías, reconsideraría, reconsideraríamos, reconsideraríais, reconsiderarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: reconsidere
The present subjunctive of reconsiderar is: reconsideres, reconsidere, reconsideremos, reconsideren, reconsideréis.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: reconsidera
The imperative of reconsiderar is mostly regular, with tú: reconsidera, usted: reconsidere, nosotros: reconsideremos, ustedes: reconsideren, vosotros: reconsiderad.
Negative Imperative
yo: no reconsideres
The negative imperative of reconsiderar uses the present subjunctive: no reconsideres, no reconsidere, no reconsideremos, no reconsideren, no reconsideréis.