reportar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
reportar — to report
The imperfect subjunctive of 'reportar' (e.g., reportara, reportaras, reportáramos) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, and polite requests.
reportar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use the imperfect subjunctive after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty in the past. It's also common in 'if' clauses referring to hypothetical or unlikely situations.
Notes on reportar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Reportar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist, but the -ra form (reportara, reportaras, etc.) is more common and often preferred.
Example Sentences
Si yo reportara un problema, ¿me escucharían?
If I reported a problem, would they listen to me?
yo
Me pidió que no reportara lo que vi.
He asked me not to report what I saw.
yo
Ojalá ellos reportaran la verdad.
I wish they would report the truth.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
¿Tú reportaras eso si fueras yo?
Would you report that if you were me?
tú
Sería bueno que usted reportara el error.
It would be good if you reported the error.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive in 'if' clauses.
Correct: For hypothetical or unlikely past/present conditions, use the imperfect subjunctive: 'Si yo reportara...' not 'Si yo reporté...'.
Why: The preterite indicates a completed action, while the imperfect subjunctive sets up a hypothetical or unreal condition.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms, or using the wrong ending.
Correct: While both exist, stick to the -ra form for clarity unless you're sure: reportara, reportaras, reportara, reportáramos, reportarais, reportaran.
Why: Incorrect endings can make the sentence grammatically wrong or sound unnatural.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: reporto
The present tense of 'reportar' is regular: reporto, reportas, reporta, reportamos, reportáis, reportan.
Preterite
yo: reporté
The preterite of 'reportar' is regular: reporté, reportaste, reportó, reportamos, reportasteis, reportaron.
Imperfect
yo: reportaba
The imperfect of 'reportar' is regular: reportaba, reportabas, reportaba, reportábamos, reportabais, reportaban.
Future
yo: reportaré
The future tense of 'reportar' is regular: reportaré, reportarás, reportará, reportaremos, reportaréis, reportarán.
Conditional
yo: reportaría
The conditional of 'reportar' is regular: reportaría, reportarías, reportaría, reportaríamos, reportaríais, reportarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: reporte
The present subjunctive of 'reportar' (reporte, reportes, reportemos, reporten) is used after expressions of doubt, wishes, emotions, and uncertainty.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: reporta
Imperative commands for 'reportar': reporta (tú), reporte (usted), reportemos (nosotros), reporten (ustedes), reportad (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no reportes
Negative commands for 'reportar' use the present subjunctive: no reportes (tú), no reporte (usted), no reportemos (nosotros), no reporten (ustedes), no reportéis (vosotros).