dijeras
dee-HEH-ras
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si me dijeras la verdad, todo sería más fácil.
B2If you told me the truth, everything would be easier.
No me gustó que me dijeras eso delante de todos.
B2I didn't like that you said that in front of everyone.
Él te pidió que dijeras 'sí' de inmediato.
B2He asked you to say 'yes' immediately.
Era importante que tú dijeras tu opinión en la reunión.
B2It was important that you gave your opinion in the meeting.
💡 Grammar Points
Hypothetical 'If' Clauses
Use 'dijeras' (Imperfect Subjunctive) after 'si' (if) when talking about an imaginary or unlikely situation. Example: 'Si tú dijeras' is like saying 'If you were to say' or 'If you said (but you haven't).'
Past Feelings and Doubt
This form is required when the main part of the sentence expresses an emotion, doubt, or request in the past. For example, 'Me molestó que dijeras...' (It bothered me that you said...).
The Root of the Verb
Notice how the beginning of the word, 'dij-', changes completely from the infinitive 'decir.' This irregular root is used across the entire preterite (past simple) and subjunctive conjugations.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Tenses in 'Si' Clauses
Mistake: "Si me dijiste la verdad, yo te creería."
Correction: Si me dijeras la verdad, yo te creería. The 'si' clause requires the Imperfect Subjunctive ('dijeras'), not the simple past ('dijiste'), when paired with the conditional ('creería').
⭐ Usage Tips
Recognizing the Subjunctive
If you see 'que' (that) or 'si' (if) followed by 'dijeras,' you are almost certainly dealing with the Subjunctive mood, which Spanish uses to express uncertainty, wishes, or non-facts.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dijeras
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dijeras' to express a hypothetical situation?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dijeras' the same as 'dijeses'?
Yes! Both 'dijeras' (the '-ra' form) and 'dijeses' (the '-se' form) are interchangeable ways to say the Imperfect Subjunctive 'tú' form. The '-ra' form ('dijeras') is more common in modern Spanish.
Why is 'dijeras' considered B2/C1 level?
Because it uses the Imperfect Subjunctive mood, which is used for complex grammar structures like unreal past situations, advanced hypothetical statements, and expressing past emotions or doubt—concepts that advanced learners master.