This lesson covers the Spanish first conditional (condicional tipo 1) to express real or possible future situations using "si" + present tense (e.g., "si firmas") + future simple (e.g., "te mudarás"). Key vocabulary includes contract (contrato), kitchen renovation (reformas la cocina), and real estate agency (inmobiliaria).
- 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 estate agent) | 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 residence) | Esta es la más ideal. (This is the most ideal one.) |
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 live in rented accommodation, you will have to sign a mortgage afterwards.)
2.
Buscar, ayudar:
: ..., te ayudaré a encontrar uno amueblado.
(If you are looking for a flat, I will help you find a furnished one.)
3.
Reformar, subir:
: ..., el precio subirá mucho.
(If you renovate the kitchen, the price will go up a lot.)
4.
Consultar, mostrar:
: ..., te mostrarán más opciones.
(If you consult the estate agent, they will show you more options.)
5.
Buscar, encontrar:
: ..., encontrarás esta ideal.
(If you are looking for temporary accommodation, you will find this ideal.)
6.
Haber, visitar:
: ..., más personas visitarán el anuncio.
(If there is good advertising, more people will visit the advert.)
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 shows a correct use of the simple conditional in contexts related to real estate and everyday situations, identifying common errors in the incorrect options.
1.
Incorrect: after 'if' the present indicative or imperfect subjunctive must be used, not the conditional.
Incorrect: for unreal hypotheses the imperfect subjunctive 'tuviera' is used, not the imperfect indicative 'tenía'.
2.
Incorrect: the correct subjunctive is 'mostraran', not 'mostrarán'.
Incorrect: 'mostraría' is conditional; here the imperfect subjunctive 'mostraran' is needed.
3.
Incorrect: for unlikely hypotheses, the condition must be in the imperfect subjunctive, not present.
Incorrect: after 'if' the conditional 'would have' is not used, but the imperfect subjunctive 'had'.
4.
Incorrect: in contrary-to-fact hypotheses the imperfect subjunctive is used, not present indicative.
Incorrect: after 'if' the conditional 'would be' does not go, but subjunctive 'were'.
