Lideraba

Lideraba is the imperfect indicative form of the Spanish verb liderar, meaning to lead. It indicates that someone or something was leading in the past, either as an ongoing action or as a repeated or habitual activity. The form lideraba can correspond to the first-person singular (yo lideraba) or the third-person singular (él/ella/usted lideraba), depending on the subject of the clause. The imperfect is often used to provide background information, describe ongoing situations, or set the scene in past narratives.

Liderar is a regular -ar verb. Its imperfect conjugation is: yo lideraba, tú liderabas, él/ella/usted lideraba, nosotros liderábamos, vosotros liderabais, ellos/ellas/ustedes lideraban. For contrast, its preterite (past simple) forms are: lideré, lideraste, lideró, lideramos, liderasteis, lideraron. This distinction allows speakers to express different nuances about past leadership.

Etymology and usage notes: For the verb, the root comes from the noun líder, borrowed from English leader, with the typical Spanish -ar suffix forming a new verb. In practice, lideraba is commonly used in political, corporate, sports, and organizational contexts to describe leadership roles or actions in a past period. Examples include: “Durante la campaña, el equipo lideraba las iniciativas” and “Antes de la reestructuración, el departamento lideraba el proyecto.” The form emphasizes the ongoing or habitual aspect of leadership rather than its completion.

See also: Líder (leader), Liderazgo (leadership).