Inklingo

estuvieras

ehs-too-VYEH-rahs/es.tuˈβje.ɾas/

estuvieras means you were in Spanish (hypothetical or desired condition).

you were

Also: if you were, you might be
VerbB1irregular (Imperfect Subjunctive form of estar) ar
Spain
A stylized illustration of a person happily balanced on a giant, colorful striped ball, floating gently in the bright blue sky. The scene is surrounded by a soft, glowing, ethereal light, symbolizing a wish or desired condition.
infinitiveestar
gerundestando
past Participleestado

📝 In Action

Quería que estuvieras más tranquilo en la reunión.

B1

I wanted you to be calmer during the meeting.

Si tú estuvieras en mi lugar, ¿qué harías?

B2

If you were in my place, what would you do?

Me alegré de que no estuvieras solo.

B1

I was glad that you weren't alone.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fueras (you were (from ser))
  • te encontraras (you found yourself)

Common Collocations

  • Si tú estuvieras...If you were...
  • Me gustaría que estuvieras...I would like you to be...

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedestá
yoestoy
estás
ellos/ellas/ustedesestán
nosotrosestamos
vosotrosestáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedestaba
yoestaba
estabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesestaban
nosotrosestábamos
vosotrosestabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedestuvo
yoestuve
estuviste
ellos/ellas/ustedesestuvieron
nosotrosestuvimos
vosotrosestuvisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedesté
yoesté
estés
ellos/ellas/ustedesestén
nosotrosestemos
vosotrosestéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedestuviera
yoestuviera
estuvieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesestuvieran
nosotrosestuviéramos
vosotrosestuvierais

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estuvieras" in Spanish:

you were

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estuvieras

Question 1 of 1

Which English sentence correctly uses the meaning conveyed by 'estuvieras'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
tuvierasdieras
📚 Etymology

The verb 'estar' comes from the Latin verb *stare*, meaning 'to stand' or 'to be standing.' Over time, it developed the specialized meaning of 'to be' in terms of location and temporary states, differentiating itself from *ser*.

First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-12th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: estiverasItalian: stare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'estuvieras' sound like a past tense, but is used for present hypothetical situations?

That's a great observation! The Imperfect Subjunctive ('estuvieras') looks like a past tense, but its job is to talk about things that are unreal or contrary to fact in the *present* moment, or wishes about the *past*. Think of it as the 'hypothetical past' form, which is used to set up conditions for the present or future.