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When do we actually use the form "tuviera"?

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When do we actually use the form "tuviera"? it would be of great help if it is explained with an example.

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updated Apr 28, 2011
posted by debadean

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all the time!! anytime you say something that set up subjunctive...por ejemplo

no pensaba que este chaval tuviera 41 años,,,,pareció como un niño!!!

espero que tuvieras suerte cuando fuiste a las vegas y apostaste con mi dinero macho!!

si tuvierámos más tiempo, habríamos visto más peliculas!!

yo pelearé a cualquier persona. no tengo miedo,,,,pero ayer cuando mi amigo josé me miró como si yo tuviera miedo a daniel. me sorprendió mucho! ya te lo dije,,,,no tengo miedo a nadie!!

bueno maybe someothers will post good examples too. i hope this helps

updated Apr 28, 2011
edited by dvdcsn
posted by dvdcsn
very nice examples - 0074b507, Apr 28, 2011
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Si tuviera que hacerlo, lo haría con presteza y con compasión.

If he had to do it, he would do it quickly and mercifully. (He does not have to do it)

One example is in contrary-to-fact if clauses where the past tense (subjunctive) is used to refer to present or future time.

¡Bienvenido al foro!

Welcome to the forum!

updated Apr 28, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
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Ojalá tuviera algo que hacer.

I wish I had something to do raspberry.

Tuviera is the imperfect subjunctive of the verb tener. If you learn how to use the imperfect subjunctive, you'll know when to use it and how smile.

Welcome to the forum, Debadean!

updated Apr 28, 2011
edited by --Jen--
posted by --Jen--