El condicional tipo 1 describe situaciones en el futuro.
(The first conditional describes situations in the future.)
- It is used for real or possible situations in the future.
- Conditional words like "si" must be followed by a verb in the present indicative to express the condition, while the simple future is used to indicate the consequence.
| Fórmula (Formula) | Condición (Condition) | Consecuencia (Consequence) |
|---|---|---|
| Si + presente + futuro simple (If + present + simple future) | Si firmas el contrato (If you sign the contract) | Te mudarás pronto. (You will move soon.) |
| Si + presente + futuro simple (If + present + simple future) | Si reformas la cocina (If you renovate the kitchen) | El piso será más caro. (The flat will be more expensive.) |
| Si + presente + futuro simple (If + present + simple future) | Si consultas la inmobiliaria (If you consult the real estate agency) | Te mostrarán más opciones. (They will show you more options.) |
| Si + presente + futuro simple (If + present + simple future) | Si buscas residencia temporal (If you look for temporary housing) | Esta es la más ideal. (This one is the most ideal.) |
Exercise 1: Condicional tipo 1
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Si reformas la cocina, Si pagas los gastos de comunidad, Si buscas piso, Si firmas el contrato, Si hay buena publicidad, Si consultas la inmobiliaria, Si vives de alquiler, Si buscas una residencia temporal
1.
Vivir, firmar:
: ..., tendrás que firmar una hipoteca después.
(If you rent, you will have to sign a mortgage later.)
2.
Buscar, ayudar:
: ..., te ayudaré a encontrar uno amueblado.
(If you're looking for a flat, I'll help you find a furnished one.)
3.
Reformar, subir:
: ..., el precio subirá mucho.
(If you renovate the kitchen, the price will rise significantly.)
4.
Consultar, mostrar:
: ..., te mostrarán más opciones.
(If you ask the estate agent, they will show you more options.)
5.
Buscar, encontrar:
: ..., encontrarás esta ideal.
(If you are looking for a temporary residence, you will find this ideal.)
6.
Haber, visitar:
: ..., más personas visitarán el anuncio.
(If there is good advertising, more people will visit the advertisement.)
7.
Pagar, usar:
: ..., podrás usar todos los servicios.
(If you pay the community fees, you will be able to use all the services.)
8.
Firmar, mudar:
: ..., te mudarás esta semana.
(If you sign the contract, you will move this week.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Select the option that correctly uses the simple conditional in real estate and everyday contexts, while identifying common mistakes in the incorrect options.
1.
Incorrect: after 'if', you must use the present indicative or imperfect subjunctive, not the conditional.
Incorrect: for unreal hypotheses, the imperfect subjunctive 'had' should be used instead of the imperfect indicative 'had'.
2.
Incorrect: the correct subjunctive form is 'showed', not 'show'.
Incorrect: 'would show' is conditional; here, the imperfect subjunctive 'showed' is required.
3.
Incorrect: for unlikely hypotheses, the condition must be in the imperfect subjunctive, not the present tense.
Incorrect: after 'if', the conditional 'would have' is not used; instead, the imperfect subjunctive 'had' should be used.
4.
Incorrect: in hypotheses contrary to reality, the imperfect subjunctive is used, not the present indicative.
Incorrect: after 'if', the conditional 'would be' is not used, but the subjunctive 'were' is.
Exercise 3: Rewrite the phrases
Instruction: Combine the two sentences and rewrite them as a single sentence using the structure: If + present simple + simple future.
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⇒ _______________________________________________ ExampleSi visitas la inmobiliaria, te explicarán los precios.(Si visitas la inmobiliaria, te explicarán los precios.)
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⇒ _______________________________________________ ExampleSi firmas el contrato, te mudarás al piso nuevo.(Si firmas el contrato, te mudarás al piso nuevo.)
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⇒ _______________________________________________ ExampleSi reformas el baño, el piso será más cómodo.(Si reformas el baño, el piso será más cómodo.)
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⇒ _______________________________________________ ExampleSi buscas un compañero de piso, compartirás los gastos.(Si buscas un compañero de piso, compartirás los gastos.)
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⇒ _______________________________________________ ExampleSi miras bien el barrio, decidirás si quieres vivir allí.(Si miras bien el barrio, decidirás si quieres vivir allí.)
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⇒ _______________________________________________ ExampleSi comparas varios pisos por internet, elegirás la mejor opción.(Si comparas varios pisos por internet, elegirás la mejor opción.)
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