El condicional tipo 1 describe situaciones en el futuro.
(The type 1 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) |
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| 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 apartment will be more expensive.) |
| Si + presente + futuro simple (If + present + simple future) | Si consultas la inmobiliaria (If you ask 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 are looking for temporary accommodation) | Esta será la opción ideal. (This will be the ideal option.) |
Exercise 1: Multiple choice
Instruction: Choose the correct answer
1. Si firmas el contrato de alquiler hoy, te ____ la semana que viene.
If you sign the rental contract today, you ____ next week.2. Si la vivienda está en buen estado, no ____ la cocina este año.
If the home is in good condition, you ____ the kitchen this year.3. Si buscas una residencia temporal, esta ____ la opción más cómoda para ti.
If you are looking for a temporary residence, this ____ the most comfortable option for you.4. Si consultas la inmobiliaria mañana, te ____ pisos disponibles en ese barrio.
If you contact the real estate agency tomorrow, they ____ available apartments in that neighborhood.Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence.
Exercise 3: Rewrite the phrases
Instruction: Rewrite each sentence forming a real conditional sentence in the future: use "If + present simple, + simple future" (e.g.: I pay today. (if) → If I pay today, they will send me the invoice).
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⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleSi firmas el contrato, te mudarás pronto.(If you sign the contract, you’ll move soon.)
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⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleSi reformas la cocina, el piso será más caro.(If you renovate the kitchen, the apartment will be more expensive.)
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⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleSi consultas la inmobiliaria, te mostrarán más opciones.(If you consult a real estate agency, they’ll show you more options.)
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⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleSi buscas residencia temporal, esta será la opción ideal.(If you look for temporary housing, this will be the ideal option.)
Exercise 4: Grammar in action
Instruction: Talk with your partner and decide which flat you will rent if it meets the conditions.
- ¿Qué barrio y qué tipo de vivienda buscáis y por qué? (Which neighborhood and what type of home are you looking for and why?)
- ¿Qué haréis si el piso está en mal estado o necesita reformar? ¿Y si está en buen estado? (What will you do if the apartment is in bad condition or needs renovating? And if it is in good condition?)
- el anuncio (the listing)
- los gastos de comunidad (the condominium fees)
- firmar el contrato de alquiler (to sign the lease contract)
- Si + presente, futuro simple (If + present, simple future)
- Si + presente, te/lo + futuro simple (If + present, you/it + simple future)
- Si + presente, nos + futuro simple (If + present, us + simple future)
