B1 Spanish grammar
Spanish Second Conditional: Si Tuviera, Haría
The Spanish second conditional combines si plus imperfect subjunctive with a conditional result. It imagines an unlikely, contrary, or purely hypothetical present or future situation.
Spanish second conditional: Build the si clause with imperfect subjunctive
Use si plus an imperfect subjunctive form for the imagined condition.
Si viviera cerca...Quick check
If I had more money...
Use conditional in the result
The result clause states what would happen and uses the simple conditional.
Si viviera cerca, iría andando.Allow either clause order
The condition or result may come first. Use a comma when the si clause comes first; the tense pairing does not change.
Iría contigo si pudiera. / Si pudiera, iría contigo.Common mistakes
Si viviría cerca...
Si viviera cerca...
The conditional does not go directly after si.
Si viviera cerca, iré andando.
Si viviera cerca, iría andando.
The hypothetical result uses conditional rather than future.
Iría contigo, si podría.
Iría contigo si pudiera.
Changing order does not permit conditional after si.
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Second conditional FAQ
What does second conditional cover?
The Spanish second conditional combines si plus imperfect subjunctive with a conditional result. It imagines an unlikely, contrary, or purely hypothetical present or future situation.
What is the first rule to remember?
Use si plus an imperfect subjunctive form for the imagined condition.
What is another important B1 pattern?
The result clause states what would happen and uses the simple conditional.
How can I practise Spanish second conditional?
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