vomitar Imperfect Subjunctive Conjugation
vomitar — vomit
The imperfect subjunctive of 'vomitar' (vomitaran/vomitaras/vomitara) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
vomitar Imperfect Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Imperfect Subjunctive
This tense is for talking about past events that were hypothetical, uncertain, or contrary to fact. Think 'if I had vomited...' or 'I wish he would vomit...'. It's also used after certain expressions of doubt or emotion in the past.
Notes on vomitar in the Imperfect Subjunctive
Vomitar is regular in the imperfect subjunctive. Both the -ra and -se forms exist, but the -ra form (vomitara, vomitaras, etc.) is more common in many regions. The conjugation is based on the third-person plural of the preterite ('vomitaron'), dropping the '-ron' and adding the subjunctive endings.
Example Sentences
Si yo vomitara más, me sentiría peor.
If I vomited more, I would feel worse.
yo
Me pidió que no vomitara en la fiesta.
He asked me not to vomit at the party.
yo
¿Creías que vomitaras tanto?
Did you think you would vomit so much?
tú
Ojalá él vomitara ahora para que se aliviara.
I wish he would vomit now so he could feel better.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperfect indicative instead of the imperfect subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'vomitara' or 'vomitaras' where a hypothetical or wish is expressed.
Why: The imperfect indicative ('vomitaba') describes past actions, not hypotheticals or wishes, which require the subjunctive.
Mistake: Confusing the -ra and -se forms.
Correct: While both exist, the -ra form is generally more common. Stick to one if unsure.
Why: Both are grammatically correct but regional preferences and frequency differ.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: vomito
The present tense of 'vomitar' (vomito, vomitas, vomita) describes current or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: vomité
The preterite of 'vomitar' (vomité, vomitaste, vomitó) describes completed past actions.
Imperfect
yo: vomitaba
The imperfect of 'vomitar' (vomitaba, vomitabas, vomitaba) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: vomitaré
The future tense of 'vomitar' (vomitaré, vomitarás, vomitará) is regular and used for actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: vomitaría
The conditional of 'vomitar' (vomitaría, vomitarías, vomitaría) is used for hypotheticals ('would') and polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: vomite
The present subjunctive of 'vomitar' (vomite, vomites, vomitemos) is used after expressions of desire, doubt, or emotion.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: vomita
The imperative of vomitar is mostly regular, with 'vomita' (tú) and 'vomite' (usted) being common.
Negative Imperative
yo: no vomites
Negative commands for 'vomitar' use the present subjunctive with 'no', like 'no vomites'.