resaltar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use the imperfect subjunctive to talk about hypothetical situations, wishes, or doubts in the past. You might use it to say 'if I highlighted...' or 'I wish he would highlight...'. It often follows expressions of doubt, emotion, or desire.

Notes on resaltar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Resaltar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se endings are possible (e.g., resaltara or resaltase), but the -ra form is more common in everyday speech.

Example Sentences

• Si resaltara más los puntos clave, entenderían mejor.

  If I highlighted the key points more, they would understand better.

  yo

• Me gustaría que resaltaras tu experiencia en el currículum.

  I would like you to highlight your experience on the resume.

  tú

• Él actuaba como si resaltara todos los problemas.

  He acted as if he were highlighting all the problems.

  él/ella/usted

• Ojalá resaltaran la importancia de la puntualidad.

  I wish they would highlight the importance of punctuality.

  ellos/ellas/ustedes

• Te lo habría dicho si resaltara algún error.

  I would have told you if I had highlighted any errors.

  yo

Common Mistakes

• Mistake: Using the imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.

  Correct: Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'resaltara' or 'resaltase' after expressions of doubt or desire.

  Why: The subjunctive mood is required for hypothetical or subjective situations, not the indicative.

• Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.

  Correct: While both are correct, the -ra form (resaltara) is generally more common.

  Why: Learners might be unsure which ending to use or which is preferred.

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