Learn how to give polite advice in Spanish using the simple conditional tense. This lesson covers key expressions like “Mi consejo es,” “En tu lugar,” and “Deberías” combined with infinitive and conditional verb forms. Understand how to soften suggestions and recommendations to communicate effectively and respectfully.
- We use 'Mi consejo es' and 'Yo recomendaría' + infinitive.
- With 'En tu lugar' and 'Si fuera tú', we use the conditional.
- With 'Deberías' and 'Podrías', we also use the infinitive for suggestions.
Expresión (Expression) | Ejemplo (Example) |
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Mi consejo es... (My advice is...) | Mi consejo es pensar más en el futuro antes de actuar. (My advice is to think more about the future before acting.) |
En tu lugar... (If I were you...) | En tu lugar, planificaría bien cada omienzo. (If I were you, I would plan each beginning well.) |
Si fuera tú... (If I were you...) | Si fuera tú, pensaría en lo posible y no en lo imposible. (If I were you, I would think about what is possible and not about what is impossible.) |
Yo recomendaría... (I would recommend...) | Yo recomendaría realizar tus sueños poco a poco. (I would recommend pursuing your dreams little by little.) |
Deberías... (You should...) | Deberías soñar con un plan realista. (You should dream of a realistic plan.) |
Podrías... (You could...) | Podrías hacerse escritor y contar tus historias. (You could become a writer and tell your stories.) |
Exercise 1: Dar consejos con el condicional simple
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Deberías, En tu lugar, Podrías, Si fuera tú, Yo recomendaría, Mi consejo es
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Select the correct sentence that expresses wishes, advice, or suggestions politely, using "I would like", "I would want" or "You should" correctly.