reformar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
reformar — to renovate
The imperfect subjunctive of 'reformar' (reformara/reformase, reformaras/reformases, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, and polite requests.
reformar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is perfect for talking about hypothetical renovations in the past, expressing wishes about past renovations, or making polite requests that were conditional on something else happening.
Notes on reformar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
'Reformar' is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se endings are correct, though -ra is more common.
Example Sentences
Si tuviera el dinero, reformara mi casa entera.
If I had the money, I would renovate my entire house.
yo
Me gustaría que reformases la cocina con mejores materiales.
I would like you to renovate the kitchen with better materials.
tú
Ojalá ellos reformaran el viejo teatro.
I wish they would renovate the old theater.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Era importante que nosotros reformáramos el tejado antes de las lluvias.
It was important that we renovate the roof before the rains.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive in 'if' clauses.
Correct: For hypothetical past situations, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si reformara...' not 'Si reformé...'.
Why: The imperfect subjunctive is required for unreal or hypothetical conditions in the past.
Mistake: Confusing -ra and -se endings.
Correct: Both 'reformara' and 'reformase' are correct, but be consistent. '-ra' is generally more common.
Why: These are two valid sets of endings for the imperfect subjunctive; they are interchangeable in most contexts.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: reformo
The present tense of 'reformar' is regular: reformo, reformas, reforma, reformamos, reformáis, reforman.
Preterite
yo: reformé
The preterite of 'reformar' is regular: reformé, reformaste, reformó, reformamos, reformasteis, reformaron.
Imperfect
yo: reformaba
The imperfect of 'reformar' is regular: reformaba, reformabas, reformaba, reformábamos, reformabais, reformaban.
Future
yo: reformaré
The future tense of 'reformar' is regular: reformaré, reformarás, reformará, reformaremos, reformaréis, reformarán.
Conditional
yo: reformaría
The conditional of 'reformar' is regular: reformaría, reformarías, reformaría, reformaríamos, reformaríais, reformarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: reforme
The present subjunctive of 'reformar' (reformé, reformes, reforme, reformemos, reforméis, reformen) expresses wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: reforma
Commands for 'reformar' are: reforma (tú), reforme (usted), reformemos (nosotros), reformad (vosotros), reformen (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no reformes
Negative commands for 'reformar' use the present subjunctive: no reformes (tú), no reforme (usted), no reformemos (nosotros), no reforméis (vosotros), no reformen (ustedes).