Learn how to use the Spanish simple conditional tense to express wishes, polite suggestions, hypothetical situations, and courteous requests. This lesson guides B1 learners through key uses with practical examples like 'Me marcharía en un crucero por Europa' and '¿Podrías decirme si hay un safari en Oceanía?'. Understand how the conditional differs from English and discover useful phrases to communicate politely and effectively in Spanish.
- We use the condicional simple to express wishes and intentions.
- We also use it to make polite suggestions.
- Another use is the description of hypothetical situations.
- We also use it to express politeness.
Uso | Ejemplo |
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Deseos o voluntades | Me marcharía en un crucero por Europa pero no tengo mucho tiempo. (I would go on a cruise around Europe but I don't have much time.) |
Sugerencias | Yo diría que te subas al globo si quieres tener una vista bonita. (I would say that you get on the balloon if you want to have a nice view.) |
Situaciones hipotéticas | Iría en una caravana por América pero no soy tan aventurero. (I would go on a caravan through America but I am not that adventurous.) |
Cortesía | ¿Podrías decirme si hay un safari en Oceanía? (Could you tell me if there is a safari in Oceania?) |
Exercise 1: Condicional simple
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
se iría, visitaríamos, deberíais, se subirían, nos subiríamos, me marcharía, se subiría, querría