A2 Spanish grammar

Spanish Real Conditions with Si and the Present Tense

A real condition presents something possible, repeated, or practical. At A2, use si plus the present indicative and a result expressed with another familiar form.

Spanish real conditions with si: Use present plus present for real patterns

Use the present indicative in both clauses for general results and situations treated as real possibilities.

Si llueve, nos quedamos en casa.
If it rains, we stay home.Both clauses use the present.

Quick check

If I have time, I cook.

Use a practical result

The result can use puede, hay que, tener que, or an affirmative command when it describes a realistic response.

Si tienes dudas, pregunta.
If you have questions, ask.The condition is present; the result is an affirmative command.

Distinguish si from sí

Conditional si has no accent; affirmative sí and the pronoun sí carry an accent.

Si puedes venir, di que sí.
If you can come, say yes.The first si is conditional; the second sí means yes.

Common mistakes

Si llover, nos quedamos.

Si llueve, nos quedamos.

The condition needs a conjugated present form.

Si tienes dudas, preguntas. (intended instruction)

Si tienes dudas, pregunta.

Use the command for direct advice.

Sí llueve, no salgo.

Si llueve, no salgo.

The conditional conjunction has no written accent.

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Real conditions with si FAQ

What does real conditions with si cover?

A real condition presents something possible, repeated, or practical. At A2, use si plus the present indicative and a result expressed with another familiar form.

What is the first rule to remember?

Use the present indicative in both clauses for general results and situations treated as real possibilities.

What is another important A2 pattern?

The result can use puede, hay que, tener que, or an affirmative command when it describes a realistic response.

How can I practise Spanish real conditions with si?

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