hubieras
“hubieras” means “you had” in Spanish (as an auxiliary verb in a hypothetical past statement (Past Perfect Subjunctive)).
you had
Also: if you would have
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Si me lo hubieras preguntado, te habría ayudado.
B2If you had asked me, I would have helped you.
Esperaba que hubieras entendido la lección.
B2I hoped that you had understood the lesson.
Fue una pena que no hubieras venido a la fiesta.
C1It was a shame that you hadn't come to the party.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Comes from the Old Spanish form of the verb 'haber,' which itself evolved from the Latin verb *habēre* (meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'). Its special subjunctive ending (-eras) developed over time from the Latin perfect form.
First recorded: Pre-10th century (as part of the evolving auxiliary verb system)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hubieras' the same as 'hubieses'?
Yes, 'hubieras' and 'hubieses' are both correct forms of the Past Subjunctive for 'tú,' and they are interchangeable in most situations, especially when talking about unreal past events.
When do I use 'hubieras' instead of 'habías'?
'Habías' (Imperfect Indicative) describes a past action that happened over time or was ongoing. 'Hubieras' (Past Subjunctive) is used when the action is unreal, uncertain, or counterfactual (something that didn't actually happen).