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triunfar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation

triunfarto succeed

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Quick answer:

The imperfect subjunctive of triunfar (triunfara/triunfase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.

triunfar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms

yotriunfara
triunfaras
él/ella/ustedtriunfara
nosotrostriunfáramos
vosotrostriunfarais
ellos/ellas/ustedestriunfaran

When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive

Use the imperfect subjunctive of 'triunfar' when talking about hypothetical situations in the past, expressing past wishes, or making polite requests related to succeeding.

Notes on triunfar in the Imperfect Subjunctive

Triunfar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. You can use either the -ra form (e.g., triunfara) or the -se form (e.g., triunfase); the -ra form is more common.

Example Sentences

  • Si yo triunfara en ese proyecto, estaría muy feliz.

    If I succeeded in that project, I would be very happy.

    yo

  • Ojalá él triunfara en la vida.

    I wish he would succeed in life.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nos pidieron que triunfáramos en la presentación.

    They asked us to succeed in the presentation.

    nosotros

  • Si vosotros triunfarais, todos estaríamos orgullosos.

    If you all succeeded, we would all be proud.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the preterite instead of the imperfect subjunctive in 'if' clauses.

    Correct: For hypothetical past situations, use 'Si triunfara...' not 'Si triunfé...'.

    Why: The imperfect subjunctive is specifically for unreal or hypothetical conditions, especially in the past.

  • Mistake: Forgetting the accent on the 'vosotros' form.

    Correct: The 'vosotros' form is 'triunfarais', not 'triunfarais'.

    Why: The accent is crucial for pronunciation and grammatical correctness.

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