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The Conditional Tense

The Conditional Tense

The Conditional Tense Frequently, the conditional is used to express probability, possibility, wonder or

The Conditional Tense Frequently, the conditional is used to express probability, possibility, wonder or conjecture of PAST actions, and is usually translated as would.

The Conditional Tense The student said that he would study one more hour. (probability,

The Conditional Tense The student said that he would study one more hour. (probability, possibility) What time would it have been? (wonder, conjecture) He would have been at home. (wonder, conjecture) We were probably busy when you called. (probability, possibility)

The Conditional Tense To conjugate regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs in the conditional,

The Conditional Tense To conjugate regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs in the conditional, simply add one of the following to the infintive: Infinitives: llevar resolver + discutir ía ías ía íamos íais ían

The Conditional Tense Angélica discutiría la situación y resolvería el problema con nuestra ayuda.

The Conditional Tense Angélica discutiría la situación y resolvería el problema con nuestra ayuda. Angelica would discuss the situation and she would resolve the problem with our help.

The Conditional Tense El alumno dijo que estudiaría una hora más. The student said

The Conditional Tense El alumno dijo que estudiaría una hora más. The student said that he would study one more hour. ¿Qué hora sería? What time would it have been? Estaría en su casa. He would have been at home. Estaríamos ocupados cuando llamaste. We were probably busy when you called.

The Conditional Tense The same twelve common verbs that are irregular in the future

The Conditional Tense The same twelve common verbs that are irregular in the future tense are also irregular in the conditional tense. Here are the infinitives and the “yo” forms of the irregular conditional tense verbs:

The Conditional Tense • caber yo cabría • poder yo podría • poner yo

The Conditional Tense • caber yo cabría • poder yo podría • poner yo pondría • tener yo tendría • decir yo diría • querer yo querría • haber yo habría • valer yo valdría • salir yo saldría • saber yo sabría • hacer yo haría • venir yo vendría

The Conditional Tense To express the future from the perspective of the past: Yo

The Conditional Tense To express the future from the perspective of the past: Yo sabía que abrirían la tienda a las siete. I knew that they would open the store at seven o'clock.

The Conditional Tense To express hypothetical actions or events which may or may not

The Conditional Tense To express hypothetical actions or events which may or may not occur: Sería interesante estudiar chino. It would be interesting to study Chinese.

The Conditional Tense To indicate what would happen were it not for some certain

The Conditional Tense To indicate what would happen were it not for some certain specific circumstance: Yo viajaría pero no tengo dinero. I would travel but I don't have money.

The Conditional Tense For polite use to soften requests: Por favor, ¿podría decirme a

The Conditional Tense For polite use to soften requests: Por favor, ¿podría decirme a qué hora abre la gasolinera? Would you please tell me what time the gas station opens?

The Conditional Tense To ask for advice: ¿Cuál compraría Ud. ? Which one would

The Conditional Tense To ask for advice: ¿Cuál compraría Ud. ? Which one would you buy? For reported speech: Juan dijo que terminaría el trabajo. Juan said that he would finish the work.

The Conditional Tense To express what would be done in a particular situation: ¿Hablarías

The Conditional Tense To express what would be done in a particular situation: ¿Hablarías inglés en España? Would you speak English in Spain? No. Hablaría español. No. I would speak Spanish.

The Conditional Tense Finally, a few words need to be said to call attention

The Conditional Tense Finally, a few words need to be said to call attention to the contrasting uses of the future and the conditional. As previously stated, the conditional is used for conjecture and to express probability with regards to a past action, as in the following example:

The Conditional Tense ¿Qué hora sería? What time would it have been? Serían las

The Conditional Tense ¿Qué hora sería? What time would it have been? Serían las cinco. It was probably five o'clock.

The Conditional Tense If, however, the conjecture or expression of probability is about the

The Conditional Tense If, however, the conjecture or expression of probability is about the present, the future tense is used: ¿Qué hora será? What time can it be? Serán las cinco. It is probably five o'clock.

The Conditional Tense With regards to reported speech, notice that if the main clause

The Conditional Tense With regards to reported speech, notice that if the main clause is in the past, the conditional is used. Juan dijo que terminaría el trabajo. Juan said that he would finish the work.

The Conditional Tense But if the main clause is in the present, the future

The Conditional Tense But if the main clause is in the present, the future is used. Juan dice que terminará el trabajo. Juan says that he will finish the work.

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES Conditional Sentences First Conditional Real ConditionalCONDITIONAL CLAUSES Conditional Sentences First Conditional Real Conditional
Conditional Indicative tense I Conditional Indicative The conditionalConditional Indicative tense I Conditional Indicative The conditional
The conditional tense El condicional The Conditional TenseThe conditional tense El condicional The Conditional Tense
Tense Present tense Past tense Future tense SimpleTense Present tense Past tense Future tense Simple
TENSE Present tense Past perfect tense Past tenseTENSE Present tense Past perfect tense Past tense
Conditional Density Functions and Conditional Expected Values ConditionalConditional Density Functions and Conditional Expected Values Conditional
FIRST CONDITIONAL First conditional We use first conditionalFIRST CONDITIONAL First conditional We use first conditional
Conditional Statements 1 Conditional Statement Definition A conditionalConditional Statements 1 Conditional Statement Definition A conditional
Nested conditional statements Nested conditional statements A conditionalNested conditional statements Nested conditional statements A conditional
CONDITIONAL SENTENCE Conditional Sentence Conditional sentences are sentencesCONDITIONAL SENTENCE Conditional Sentence Conditional sentences are sentences
Conditional Statements Conditional Statements A CONDITIONAL STATEMENT isConditional Statements Conditional Statements A CONDITIONAL STATEMENT is
Conditional 1 2 7 CONDITIONAL 1 CONDITIONAL 2Conditional 1 2 7 CONDITIONAL 1 CONDITIONAL 2
Conditional Jump Conditional Loop Instructions and Conditional StructuresConditional Jump Conditional Loop Instructions and Conditional Structures
CONTROL STRUCTURES CONDITIONAL CONTROLS Conditional Control Conditional controlCONTROL STRUCTURES CONDITIONAL CONTROLS Conditional Control Conditional control
Conditional Sentences Conditional Sentences Structure A conditional sentenceConditional Sentences Conditional Sentences Structure A conditional sentence
Lesson Conditional Statements Conditional Statement Defn A conditionalLesson Conditional Statements Conditional Statement Defn A conditional
Types of conditional sentences Zero conditional First conditionalTypes of conditional sentences Zero conditional First conditional
CONDITIONAL S CONDITIONAL S We use conditional sentencesCONDITIONAL S CONDITIONAL S We use conditional sentences