Más usos del imperfecto subjuntivo More uses of the past subjunctive
When the verb in the main clause of a sentence requiring the subjunctive is in a past tense, the past subjunctive is used in the subordinate clause. Mis padres preferían que estudiara medicina. My parents preferred that I study medicine. Insistí en que Rita fuera conmigo a la entrevista. I insisted that Rita go with me to the interview. past tense requires past subjunctive past tense requires past subjunctive
Remember that expressions that require the subjunctive in the subordinate clause include: –Expressions of doubt or disbelief –Expressions of emotion Ellos dudaron que Adán consiguiera un puesto. A mama le alegró que la ayudáramos en la casa.
Remember that expressions that require the subjunctive in the subordinate clause include: –Expressions of will or wish –Impersonal expressions Yo esperaba que mis amigos llegaran a tiempo. Era importante que donaras tiempo a una causa.
Remember that expressions that require the subjunctive in the subordinate clause include: –Expressions with certain adverbial clauses Íbamos a salir para que pudieras dormir.