The conditional in Spanish
Condicional simple, indicative
Assertive statements about actions in the future from the perspective of the past (hypothetical actions)
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When to use it
- Hypothetical situationsViajaría más si tuviera dinero. (I would travel more if I had money.)
- Polite requests¿Podría ayudarme? (Could you help me?)
- AdviceDeberías descansar. (You should rest.)
- The future from a past point, often in reported speechDijo que vendría. (She said that she would come.)
- Probability in the pastSerían las diez. (It must have been about ten o'clock.)
Regular verbs
The conditional of a regular -ar, -er, and -ir verb.
Irregular verbs in the conditional
Examples
Con más práctica, Ana sería una buena presentadora.
With more practice, Ana would be a good presenter.
Con más tiempo, Ana estaría en la biblioteca toda la tarde.
With more time, Ana would be in the library all afternoon.
Con más tiempo, Ana tendría una presentación más larga.
With more time, Ana would have a longer presentation.
Con más tiempo, Ana iría al museo de Madrid.
With more time, Ana would go to the museum in Madrid.
Con más tiempo, Diego haría más estrellas de papel.
With more time, Diego would make more paper stars.
Ana hablaría más en clase si tuviera tiempo.
Ana would speak more in class if she had time.