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Aprendamos 2: Expressing a sequence of events in the past
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Sequence of tenses in the subjunctive
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When the action of the dependent clause happens at the same time in the past as the action of the main verb...
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...then the imperfect subjunctive is used in the dependent clause.
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example: past perfect
Mis abuelos nos habían regalado los pasajes para que tuviéramos nuestra luna de miel en Italia. |
My grandparents had given us the tickets so that we could have our honeymoon in Italy.
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When the action of the subordinate clause happens before the action of the main verb...
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... then the pluperfect subjunctive is used in the subordinate clause.
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example: past perfect
Nos habíamos alegrado de que tu boda hubiera sido tan elegante. |
We were glad that your wedding had been so elegant.
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