10.2.9

Uses of the Conditional

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Uses of the Conditional Tense

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What should happen (recommendation)

  • Deberíamos hacer más ejercicio.
    • We should do more exercise.
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What could happen (speculation)

  • Podría ser un problema para el medioambiente.
    • It could be a problem for the environment.
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Advice

  • The following phrases are used when offering advice and are followed by the conditional.
    • Yo hablaría con un profesor.
      • I would talk to a teacher.
  • To offer advice you can also use 'deberías' or 'podrías':
    • Podrías comer más verduras.
      • You could eat more vegetables.
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Being polite

  • ¿Podrías ayudarme?
    • Could you help me?
  • ¿Tendrías chocolate?
    • Do you have some chocolate?
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'Si' clauses

  • When the imperfect subjunctive is used at the start of a 'si' clause, the conditional is required. (You will learn about the imperfect subjunctive later on).
    • Si tuviera más dinero, compraría una nueva casa.
      • If I had more money, I would buy a new house.

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