How to conjugate ceñir in Subjunctive Imperfect in Spanish

ceñir
to gird, to encircle, to fit tightly
irregular verb

Ceñir means to encircle or fit tightly around something, often used in contexts related to clothing, belts, or boundaries. It can also be used figuratively to mean adhering closely to rules or principles.

How to conjugate ceñir in Subjunctive Imperfect

El Imperfecto Subjuntivo - used to speak about unlikely or uncertain events in the past

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Subjunctive Imperfect Conjugations

PronounConjugation
Yo
ceñira
Tú
ceñiras
Él / Ella / Usted
ceñira
Nosotros / Nosotras
ceñiéramos
Vosotros / Vosotras
ceñierais
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes
ceñieran

Examples of ceñir in Subjunctive Imperfect

Yo
Si yo ceñira la cintura, me sentiría mejor.
If I girded my waist, I would feel better.
Tú
Esperaba que tú ceñiras el cinturón.
I hoped that you girded the belt.
Él / Ella / Usted
Quería que él ceñira la ropa con cuidado.
I wanted him to gird the clothes carefully.
Nosotros / Nosotras
Si nosotros ceñiéramos la tela, sería más ajustada.
If we girded the fabric, it would be tighter.
Vosotros / Vosotras
Me sorprendió que vosotros ceñierais la cuerda así.
I was surprised that you all girded the rope like that.
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes
No creía que ellos ceñieran la vestimenta tan ajustada.
I didn't believe they girded the clothing so tightly.

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Si yo ceñira la cintura, me sentiría mejor.

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