In this grammar lesson you will learn about the Spanish regular verbs past perfect subjunctive conjugation.
In this lesson you will learn about:
- Spanish regular verbs past perfect subjunctive conjugation
- the common regular verbs in Spanish
- what Spanish regular verbs past perfect subjunctive conjugation look like in sentences
- how you can quiz yourself on Spanish regular verbs past perfect subjunctive conjugation
- how to practice with flashcards on Spanish regular verbs past perfect subjunctive conjugation
- how and why you should use the courses of Language Atlas to learn Spanish
By the end of the lesson you will know all about Spanish regular verbs past perfect subjunctive conjugation!
Table of Contents
Spanish Regular Verbs Past Perfect Subjunctive Conjugation Table 1
haber in the imperfect subjunctive | ||
yo | hubiera | past participle |
tú | hubieras | past participle |
él/ella/usted | hubiera | past participle |
nosotros/nosotras | hubiéramos | past participle |
vosotros/vosotras | hubierais | past participle |
ellos/ellas/ustedes | hubieran | past participle |
Spanish Regular Verbs Past Perfect Subjunctive Conjugation Table 2
haber in the imperfect subjunctive | ||
yo | hubiese | past participle |
tú | hubieses | past participle |
él/ella/usted | hubiese | past participle |
nosotros/nosotras | hubiésemos | past participle |
vosotros/vosotras | hubieseis | past participle |
ellos/ellas/ustedes | hubiesen | past participle |
Regular Verbs Conjugation Method
There is a two-step method that will make conjugating regular Spanish verbs very easy for you.
In order to conjugate regular verbs in the past perfect subjunctive one must:
- Conjuate haber in the imperfect subjunctive
- Add the past participle
There are actually two ways to conjugate a verb in the past perfect subjunctive.
In general, the first one is used more often.
We are going to conjugate the verb comer (to eat) in the yo form as an example.
- hubiera
They yo form of haber in the imperfect subjunctive is hubiera.
- comido
The past participle of comer is comido.
So when you wish to say “I had eaten” in the subjunctive in Spanish you’d get:
Yo hubiera comido.
Regular Verbs in Spanish
Spanish has three regular verb groups
- regular -ar verbs
- regular -er verbs
- regular -ir verbs
Common Regular Ar Verbs
The regular ar verbs group is the biggest and most useful group. Most Spanish verbs fall in this group.
Here is a list of common verbs that you are sure to encounter in day-to-day life:
amar | to love |
andar | to walk |
bailar | to dance |
buscar | to look for, search for |
caminar | to walk |
cantar | to sing |
comprar | to buy |
entrar (en) | to enter (into) |
escuchar | to listen (to) |
esperar | to hope / wait (for) |
estudiar | to study |
hablar | to speak / to talk |
llegar | to arrive |
llevar | to wear / carry |
mirar | to watch / look at |
pagar | to pay (for) |
practicar | to practice |
preparar | to prepare |
tocar | to touch / play (an instrument) |
tomar | to take |
trabajar | to work |
Common Regular Er Verbs
The regular er verbs group is the second biggest group. A lot of Spanish verbs fall in this group.
Here is a list of common verbs that you are sure to encounter in day-to-day life:
aprender | to learn |
beber | to drink |
comer | to eat |
cometer (un error) | to make (a mistake) |
comprender | to understand |
correr | to run |
creer | to believe |
deber | to owe |
leer | to read |
meter (en) | to put (into) |
poseer | to possess, own |
romper | to break |
temer | to fear, dread |
vender | to sell |
Common Regular Ir Verbs
The regular ir verbs group is the third biggest verb group. Many Spanish verbs fall in this group.
Here is a list of common verbs that you are sure to encounter in day-to-day life:
abrir | to open |
admitir | to admit |
asistir (a) | to attend |
cubrir | to cover |
decidir | to decide |
describir | to describe |
descubrir | to discover |
discutir | to discuss |
escribir | to write |
existir | to exist |
permitir | to permit |
recibir | to receive, welcome |
subir | to climb, go up |
sufrir | to suffer |
unir | to unite |
vivir | to live |
Example Sentences on Spanish All Regular Verbs Past Perfect Subjunctive Conjugation
This section of the lesson on all Spanish regular verbs past perfect subjunctive conjugation is about seeing the verbs in action.
This is valuable because you can improve your understanding of all Spanish regular verbs past perfect subjunctive conjugation through examples.
elegir
Yo hubiera elegido un camino distinto que ella.
I would have chosen a different path than she did.
distraerse
Si usted no se hubiera distraído al volante, no habría ocurrido ningún accidente.
If you had not been distracted at the wheel, no accident would have occurred.
avisar
Si me hubierais avisado, os habría ayudado en todo lo necesario.
If you had warned me, I would have helped you in any way necessary. [vosotros]
saber
Si hubieran sabido que el examen sería tan difícil, seguro que habrían prestado más atención.
If they had known that the exam would be so difficult, they would have paid more attention.
Quiz Yourself on All Spanish Regular Verbs Past Perfect Subjunctive Conjugation
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You will see the sentences of the previous chapter.
You will either need to fill in the blanks, choose the correct multiple choice option, or both.
Once you are done the correct answer will be shown.
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