imaginas
ee-mah-HEE-nahs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Qué imaginas que pasará mañana?
A1What do you imagine will happen tomorrow?
Si imaginas un mundo mejor, ya es un buen comienzo.
A2If you imagine a better world, it is already a good start.
Tú siempre imaginas las peores situaciones.
B1You always picture the worst situations.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Signal
The '-as' ending in 'imaginas' tells you immediately that the person doing the imagining is 'tú' (the informal 'you'). This is the standard pattern for regular verbs ending in -AR in the present tense.
Present Tense Use
This form describes actions happening right now, habits, or general truths. If you are stating a fact about what someone pictures in their head, use 'imaginas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Tú' and 'Usted'
Mistake: "Using 'imaginas' when talking formally to an adult or boss (usted)."
Correction: For the formal 'you' (usted), use 'imagina'. Remember: 'imaginas' is only for friends, family, or people you know well.
⭐ Usage Tips
Question Starter
A very common way to use this verb is with the reflexive pronoun 'te' to ask about possibilities: '¿Te imaginas...?' (Can you imagine yourself...?).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: imaginas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'imaginas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'imaginas' only used for mental pictures?
No. While its main use is about mental pictures, it can also mean 'to suspect' or 'to guess'. For example, 'Me imaginas enfermo' means 'You guess I'm sick'.
Why is the imperative form 'imagina' and not 'imaginas'?
The affirmative command form for 'tú' (telling someone what to do) is always the same as the 'él/ella/usted' present indicative form, which is 'imagina'. The '-s' is dropped for affirmative commands.