When to use it
- Hypothetical results
- Future in the past
- Polite requests and advice
- Probability about a past situation
Condicional simple
Spanish Conditional Tense Conjugation Guide
Use the Spanish conditional for hypothetical results, future events viewed from the past, polite requests, advice, and probability about the past.
Quick summary
This spanish conditional tense conjugation reference connects meaning to forms. Use the Spanish conditional for hypothetical results, future events viewed from the past, polite requests, advice, and probability about the past. Keep the complete infinitive and add -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, or -ían. Irregular verbs use the same changed stems as the future.
How to form it
Keep the complete infinitive and add -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, or -ían. Irregular verbs use the same changed stems as the future.
Spanish Conditional Tense examples
Viajaría más si tuviera tiempo.
I would travel more if I had time.
Dijo que volvería.
She said that she would return.
¿Podrías ayudarme?
Could you help me?
Regular spanish conditional tense conjugations
Compare a model -ar, -er, and -ir verb. The bold portion is the complete conjugated form.
Practise this tense with common verbs
Open custom verb practiceCommon spanish conditional tense mistakes
Incorrect: Si tendría tiempo, viajaría.
Correct: Si tuviera tiempo, viajaría.
A hypothetical si clause uses the imperfect subjunctive; the result uses the conditional.
Related Spanish tense guides
Spanish Imperfect SubjunctiveUse the Spanish imperfect subjunctive after past or conditional triggers and in hypothetical present or future conditions.Spanish Conditional Perfect TenseUse the Spanish conditional perfect for unreal past results, missed possibilities, unfulfilled intentions, and conjecture about earlier events.Spanish Future TenseUse the Spanish future tense for future events, promises, predictions, and probability about the present.
Spanish Conditional Tense FAQ
What is the spanish conditional tense?
Use the Spanish conditional for hypothetical results, future events viewed from the past, polite requests, advice, and probability about the past.
How do you form the spanish conditional tense?
Keep the complete infinitive and add -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, or -ían. Irregular verbs use the same changed stems as the future.
When should I use the spanish conditional tense?
Use it for hypothetical results, future in the past, polite requests and advice, probability about a past situation.
How can I practise the spanish conditional tense?
Use one tense with several common verbs, answer from memory, review corrections, and return when the saved forms become due.