Conditional

Question 1

When is the conditional tense used?

Answer 1

-to express probability, possibility, wonder or conjecture
-> usually translated to would, could, must have or probably

Question 2

When else do you use the conditional?

Answer 2

-to express speculation about the past e.g. that day they must have
-express the future from the perspective of the past e.g.I knew that they would open the store at seven
-express hypothetical events that may or may not occur
-indicate what would happen if it were not for some certain specific circumstance
-request something politely
-ask for advice
-reported speech e.g. Juan said that…
-express an action which is contrary to fact (if clauses) e.g. If I had time, I would go to the movies

Question 3

How do you conjugate into conditional?

Answer 3

-keep infinitive
-add verb endings

Question 4

What is the conditional verb ending for yo?

Answer 4

-ía

Question 5

What is the conditional verb ending for tú?

Answer 5

-ías

Question 6

What is the conditional verb ending for él/ella/usted?

Answer 6

-ía

Question 7

What is the conditional verb ending for nosotros (we)?

Answer 7

—íamos

Question 8

What is the conditional verb ending for vosotros (you)?

Answer 8

-íais

Question 9

What is the conditional verb ending for ellos?

Answer 9

-ían