redimir Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
redimir — to redeem
Use the imperfect subjunctive ('redimiera'/'redimiera') for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
redimir Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive is your go-to for talking about hypothetical situations or unfulfilled wishes in the past. Think of it as the past version of the present subjunctive. For example, 'Si tuviera más tiempo, redimiera mi error.' (If I had more time, I would redeem my mistake).
Notes on redimir in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Redimir is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist, but the -ra form (redimiera, redimieras, etc.) is more common.
Example Sentences
Yo redimiera mi error si pudiera.
I would redeem my mistake if I could.
yo
Si tú redimieras tu promesa, te lo agradecería.
If you redeemed your promise, I would thank you.
tú
Ellos sintieron que redimieran la situación con una disculpa.
They felt that they redeemed the situation with an apology.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Ojalá redimiéramos nuestras deudas pronto.
Hopefully, we would redeem our debts soon.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: For hypothetical past situations, use 'redimiera' or 'redimiera', not 'redimí'.
Why: The preterite describes completed actions, while the imperfect subjunctive describes unreal or hypothetical conditions.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.
Correct: While both exist ('redimiera' and 'redimiese'), the -ra form is generally preferred and more common.
Why: Learners often stick to one form or use them interchangeably incorrectly.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: redimo
Use the present tense ('redimo', 'redimes') for current actions and general truths about redeeming.
Preterite
yo: redimí
Use the preterite ('redimí', 'redimiste') for completed past actions like redeeming a voucher.
Imperfect
yo: redimía
Use the imperfect ('redimía', 'redimías') for ongoing or habitual past actions of redeeming.
Future
yo: redimiré
The future tense ('redimiré', 'redimirás') indicates actions that will happen, like redeeming a prize later.
Conditional
yo: redimiría
Use the conditional ('redimiría', 'redimirías') for hypotheticals ('would') or polite requests involving redeeming.
Present Subjunctive
yo: redima
Use the present subjunctive ('redima', 'redimas') after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: redime
Use 'redime' (tú) and 'rediman' (ustedes) for direct commands with redimir.
Negative Imperative
yo: no redimas
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive forms like 'no redimas' (tú) or 'no rediman' (ustedes).