estuviera

were, was

e s t u ˈb j e ɾ a → estar
estuv to be + iera yo/he/she imperfect subjunctive
verb · singular · subjunctive Common #3,701
were, was Imperfect subjunctive of “estar” (used in hypotheticals, wishes, or after certain expressions in the past).
SP: Si estuviera en casa, te ayudaría.
EN: If I were at home, I would help you.
Conjugation of estar
Subjunctive
SingularPlural
Second estés estéis
Third — estuvieran
estuvieraestuviese

Tom no creía que Mary estuviera lista para hacer eso.

Tom didn’t think Mary was ready to do that.

Si Juliette estuviera acá, ella sabría del tema.

If Juliette were here, she would know about it.

— La gran juerga (1966)

Consiguió que tu nombre estuviera en la lista de la Policía Federal.

He got your name on the Federal Police list.

— El agente secreto (2025)

Tal vez sería mas fácil si lo estuviera.

Perhaps it would be easier if it were.

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

Eh, usted, ¡Si yo estuviera en su pellejo no haría grandes discursos, señor!

Hey, you—if I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t be making grand speeches, sir!

— M, el vampiro de Düsseldorf (1931)

Pero actúa como si su trabajo estuviera en juego.

But he acts as if his job is on the line.

— No hay otra opción (2025)

No dije que Tom no estuviera involucrado.

I didn’t say Tom wasn’t involved.

Es imposible que el teléfono estuviera en casa, a no ser que ella lo trajera.

It's impossible that the phone was at home, unless she brought it.

— Contratiempo (2017)

Ojalá no estuviera siempre tan ocupado.

I wish I weren't always so busy.

Incluso si cada vagón estuviera sellado, no puedo creer que estuviera dormido.

Even if every train car were sealed, I can’t believe he was asleep.

— Guardianes de la Noche: Tren infinito (2020)

No haga como si él no estuviera.

Don't act as if he weren't there.

— La escafandra y la mariposa (2007)

Deckard sólo quería que su bebé estuviera a salvo.

Deckard just wanted his baby to be safe.

— Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Pero en algunas escenas es como si él estuviera allí cuando tú pasaste por eso.

But in some scenes, it's as if he were there when you went through that.

— Valor sentimental (2025)

Tom no sabía que la casa de Mary estuviera tan cerca de la de John.

Tom didn't know that Mary's house was so close to John's.

Tom no sentía que estuviera listo.

Tom didn't feel ready.

Hamlet actúa como si estuviera demente.

Hamlet acts as if he were insane.

No creo que Tom estuviera involucrado en el escándalo.

I don't think Tom was involved in the scandal.

Es como si la cantante estuviera ante nosotros.

It's as if the singer were standing right in front of us.

— Juego sucio (Infernal Affairs) (2002)

Tom estaba preocupado de que su nivel de colesterol estuviera un poco alto.

Tom was worried that his cholesterol level was a little high.

Yo sentí como si mi cara estuviera en llamas.

I felt like my face was on fire.

Me miraba como si yo no estuviera.

He looked at me as if I weren't there.

— Rashomon (1950)

Es una pena que Tom no estuviera allí para mostrarnos qué hacer.

It's a shame Tom wasn't there to show us what to do.

Me gustaría que Tom estuviera muerto.

I wish Tom were dead.

Hablaba entre sí como si nadie más estuviera presente.

He was talking to himself as if no one else was present.

Tom no sabía que Mary estuviera interesada en la música clásica.

Tom didn't know that Mary was interested in classical music.

Me gustaría mucho que el lugar donde vivo estuviera menos contaminado.

I would really like the place where I live to be less polluted.

Desearía que él estuviera en nuestro equipo.

I wish he was on our team.

Para ti como si yo estuviera muerto.

For you, it's as if I were dead.

Tom no pudo descartar la posibilidad de que él estuviera equivocado.

Tom couldn't rule out the possibility that he was wrong.

No dije que estuviera mal comer.

I didn't say that eating was wrong.

En estos largos años, en cualquier lugar donde estuviera.

In these long years, wherever I was.

— Divorcio a la italiana (1961)

Ojalá estuviera en tu lugar.

I wish I were in your place.

— Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Espero que no estuviera demasiado aburrido.

I hope it wasn’t too boring.

— Chicago (2002)

No sabía que ella estuviera casada.

I didn't know she was married.

Si Teófanes estuviera vivo, te dijera lo mismo.

If Theophanes were alive, he would tell you the same thing.

— Andrei Rublev (1966)

Siento como si él estuviera conmigo todo el tiempo.

I feel as if he is with me all the time.

— Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

El Maestro me dijo que estuviera siete días de rodillas como castigo.

The Master told me to be on my knees for seven days as punishment.

— Adiós a mi concubina (1993)

Si por casualidad el coche estuviera en malas condiciones, iré en autobús.

If by chance the car is in bad condition, I will go by bus.

Tom estaba conmovido de que María estuviera preocupado por él.

Tom was touched that Maria was worried about him.

Si este terreno estuviera junto al arroyo, valdría el doble.

If this land were next to the stream, it would be worth twice as much.

— El manantial de las colinas (1986)

Ella me pidió que no estuviera triste pero no puedo evitarlo.

She asked me not to be sad, but I can't help it.

— Lars y una chica de verdad (2007)

Están hablando de esto como si ya estuviera decidido.

They're talking about this as if it's already decided.

Ojalá todavía estuviera en la secundaria.

I wish I were still in middle school.

— El tiempo contigo (2019)

Es como si ni siquiera estuviera allí.

It's as if I weren't even there.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Ojalá el metro no estuviera tan lleno todas las mañanas.

I wish the subway weren’t so crowded every morning.

E hiciste que todo estuviera bien.

And you made everything alright.

— Eternity (2025)

Me alegro de que Tom estuviera allí conmigo.

I'm glad Tom was there with me.

Sólo quería que todo estuviera bien.

I just wanted everything to be okay.

— Eternity (2025)

No esperaba que Tom estuviera en la reunión.

I didn't expect Tom to be at the meeting.

Tom no se sorprendió de que Mary estuviera ahí.

Tom wasn't surprised that Mary was there.

El dentista me mandó que me estuviera quieto.

The dentist told me to stay still.

No digo que esto estuviera previsto, pero en cierto sentido contaba con ello.

I'm not saying this was planned, but in a way I expected it.

— Divorcio a la italiana (1961)

El padre no quería que Alicia estuviera sola un momento ni de día ni de noche.

The father didn't want Alicia to be alone for a moment, neither day nor night.

— Hable con ella (2002)

Espero que estuviera rico.

I hope it was delicious.

— Crudo (2017)

Ignoraba que él estuviera presente.

I was unaware that he was present.

Y si lo estuviera, ¿qué te importa?

And if I were, what business is it of yours?

— Taxi Express (1998)

Espero que Tom estuviera de broma.

I hope Tom was joking.

Y quedaron que la llevaría, cuando estuviera situado.

And they agreed that he would bring her when he was settled.

— Todo sobre mi madre (1999)

Deseó que su madre no estuviera enfadada con ella.

She hoped her mother wasn't angry with her.

Siempre y cuando estuviera tras el volante, yo estaba bien.

As long as I was behind the wheel, I was fine.

— F1 la película (2025)

No sabía que Tom estuviera descontento.

I didn't know Tom was unhappy.

Si al menos estuviera tu Paula.

If only your Paula were here.

— Volver (2006)

Me recordaba cómo sería sí mamá estuviera por aquí.

It reminded me of what it would be like if Mom were here.

— Hunting Season (2025)

No podía aceptar que mi esposa realmente estuviera muerta.

I couldn't accept that my wife was really dead.

Me gustaba antes de que estuviera de moda.

I liked it before it was fashionable.

Quizá estuviera escrito en las estrellas.

Perhaps it was written in the stars.

— SEND HELP (Enviad ayuda) (2026)

Me gustaría que Tom estuviera hoy aquí con nosotros.

I wish Tom were here with us today.

Ojalá ella estuviera viva ahora.

I wish she were alive now.

Que yo hubiera muerto y Boromir estuviera vivo.

That I had died and Boromir was alive.

— El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey (2003)

Se siente como si alguien estuviera en mi lugar.

It feels like someone else is in my place.

— Hierro 3 (2004)

Si yo estuviera feliz con tu ausencia, no desearía tenerte otra vez.

If I were happy with your absence, I wouldn’t wish to have you back.

Tan solo quería que papá estuviera conmigo.

I just wanted Dad to be with me.

— Fallen angels (Ángeles caídos) (1995)

Parece que estuviera hecha de cera.

It looks like it's made of wax.

— La increíble historia de David Copperfield (2019)

Es como si el cielo entero estuviera en llamas.

It's as if the whole sky were on fire.

Tom no quería que María viera su pintura hasta que estuviera lista.

Tom didn’t want María to see his painting until it was finished.

Ojalá Tom estuviera todavía vivo.

I wish Tom were still alive.

Me dijo que estuviera ahí al mediodía.

He told me to be there at noon.

Si Tom estuviera en problemas, Mary lo sabría.

If Tom was in trouble, Mary would know.

Es bueno que él estuviera allí.

It’s good that he was there.

Si el aro aún estuviera puesto, entonces Ne Zha no sería malvado.

If the ring were still on, then Ne Zha wouldn’t be evil.

— Ne Zha (2019)

No creí que estuviera así de lleno.

I didn't think it was this full.

— Eternity (2025)

Le tomé una foto para que estuviera contenta.

I took a picture of her so she'd be happy.

Desearía que Tom estuviera muerto.

I wish Tom were dead.

Parece como si algo estuviera mal.

It seems like something is wrong.

Tom revisó con cuidado que el gas estuviera cortado.

Tom carefully checked that the gas was turned off.

Yo estaba muy contento de que ella estuviera de mi lado.

I was very happy that she was on my side.

Ojalá estuviera allí ahora mismo.

I wish I were there right now.

Tom actúa como si estuviera agotado.

Tom acts as if he were exhausted.

Le dije a Tom que se estuviera quieto.

I told Tom to stay still.

Parecía extraño que la puerta estuviera abierta cuando llegué a casa.

It seemed strange that the door was open when I got home.

auxiliary · imperfect subjunctive Uncommon #15,063
were Imperfect subjunctive (yo/él/ella/usted form) of "estar"; often used after expressions of doubt/uncertainty or in hypothetical clauses ("si...").
SP: Si yo estuviera en tu lugar, hablaría con el profesor.
EN: If I were in your place, I would talk to the teacher.
Conjugation of estar
Subjunctive imperfect
estuviera

Jugamos al fútbol aunque estuviera lloviendo.

We played football even though it was raining.

Si no estuviera trabajando tendría miedo de poner un pie aquí.

If I weren't working, I'd be afraid to set foot in here.

— Un día de furia (1993)

Iría contigo si no estuviera muriendo.

I would go with you if I weren't dying.

— It (Eso) (2017)

Parece como si alguien nos estuviera tomando el pelo.

It seems like someone is pulling our leg.

— Solaris (1972)

Es como si viviera en tu nariz y estuviera deseando volver a casa.

It's as if it were living in your nose and was longing to go home.

— La increíble historia de David Copperfield (2019)

No puedo creer que estuviera durmiendo con un olor tan horrible.

I can't believe I was sleeping with such a horrible smell.

— Guardianes de la Noche: Tren infinito (2020)

Tom miró a su alrededor para asegurarse de que nadie le estuviera mirando.

Tom looked around to make sure no one was watching him.

Si no estuviera lloviendo, iría a pescar.

If it weren't raining, I would go fishing.

A él no le gustaba pedir ayuda aunque se estuviera muriendo de hambre.

He didn't like asking for help, even when he was starving.

Baila como si nadie la estuviera mirando.

She dances as if no one is watching her.

Era como si toda la ciudad se estuviera vistiendo bien.

It was as if the whole city were dressing up.

— El tiempo contigo (2019)

Es como si se estuviera burlando de nosotros.

It's as if they were making fun of us.

— La increíble historia de David Copperfield (2019)

Deja de fingir como si nada estuviera pasando.

Stop pretending as if nothing is happening.

Parece como si sólo estuviera haciendo tarea.

It seems like he's just doing homework.

Siento como si alguien nos estuviera observando.

I feel like someone is watching us.

Si estuviera bromeando ya te hubieras reído.

If I were joking, you would have laughed by now.

— Salyut-7: Héroes en el espacio (2017)

Siento como si me estuviera volviendo en alguien distinto.

I feel like I'm becoming someone else.

No creo que Tom estuviera hablando de mí.

I don't think Tom was talking about me.

Ojalá estuviera bromeando.

I wish I were joking.

Siento como si te estuviera molestando.

I feel like I'm bothering you.

Como si se estuviera preparando para algo.

As if he were preparing for something.

— Núremberg (2025)

No era consciente de que alguien me estuviera observando.

I wasn't aware that someone was watching me.

Puede que Tom estuviera durmiendo en ese momento.

Tom may have been sleeping at that time.