volverse Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
volverse — to become
The imperfect subjunctive of volverse is based on the preterite stem 'volvier-'.
volverse Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
Use it for hypothetical 'if' situations or when the main verb is in the past and expresses a wish for a change.
Notes on volverse in the Imperfect Subjunctive
It is regular based on the third-person plural preterite (volvieron).
Example Sentences
Si me volviera millonario, viajaría por el mundo.
If I became a millionaire, I would travel the world.
yo
No quería que te volvieras así.
I didn't want you to become like that.
tú
Si se volvieran más amables, tendrían más amigos.
If they became kinder, they would have more friends.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using 'vuelviera' with a stem change.
Correct: volviera.
Why: The imperfect subjunctive never takes the O>UE stem change.
Master Spanish verbs in context
Memorizing tables only gets you so far. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories to see verbs like 'volverse' used naturally — in the tenses you're learning.
Related Tenses
Present
yo: me vuelvo
The present tense of volverse features an O to UE stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Preterite
yo: me volví
The preterite of volverse is regular in its endings but requires the reflexive pronoun to indicate a sudden change.
Imperfect
yo: me volvía
The imperfect of volverse is regular (volvía) and describes gradual changes or how someone used to be.
Future
yo: me volveré
The future of volverse is regular, formed by adding endings to the infinitive: volveré, volverás...
Conditional
yo: me volvería
The conditional of volverse is regular and expresses what 'would' happen under certain conditions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: me vuelva
The present subjunctive of volverse maintains the O to UE stem change in most forms: me vuelva, te vuelvas...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: vuélvete
The affirmative imperative of volverse uses the stem-changed 'vuelve' for tú and attaches pronouns to the end.
Negative Imperative
yo: no te vuelvas
The negative imperative of volverse uses the present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no' and the pronoun.