Imperfect Subjunctive

Formation

root = 3rd person plural of preterit – RON

e.g. cantar, cantaron –> canta-
e.g. tener, tuvieron –> tuvie-

Use

1. Use for the same reasons as present subjunctive, but with different time frame.

2. Use when comment or relative clause is in in the past.

e.g. Quería que me ayudaras.
e.g. Buscaba un libro que fuera interesante.

3. When comment is in conditional.

e.g. Me gustaría que me ayudaras.

4. In present hypothetical if sentences. (Explained fully in video on if sentences.)

e.g. Si tuviera más dinero, compraría una casa.