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sufrir Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

sufrirto suffer

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive of sufrir follows the 'ellos' preterite stem: sufriera, sufrieras, sufriera, sufriéramos, sufrierais, sufrieran.

sufrir Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yosufriera
sufrieras
él/ella/ustedsufriera
nosotrossufriéramos
vosotrossufrierais
ellos/ellas/ustedessufrieran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use this for hypothetical situations (often after 'si'), or when expressing past emotions/doubts about someone's suffering.

Notes on sufrir in the Imperfect Subjunctive

It is regular based on the preterite stem 'sufrier-'. Always remember the accent on the 'nosotros' form.

Example Sentences

  • Si yo sufriera esa enfermedad, iría al médico.

    If I suffered from that illness, I would go to the doctor.

    yo

  • Me dio pena que ellos sufrieran tanto.

    It made me sad that they suffered so much.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • No quería que tú sufrieras por mi culpa.

    I didn't want you to suffer because of me.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the present subjunctive in a past context: 'No quería que sufras'.

    Correct: No quería que sufrieras.

    Why: Past emotions or triggers require the imperfect subjunctive to maintain tense harmony.

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