De + infinitive (conditional clause) Flashcards

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de” introduces a subordinate clause expressing a condition, the same way the conjunction “si” (if) does.

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In this case “de” is followed by an infinitive.

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Have you heard the news? If it is true, the economy is declining.

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¿Has escuchado las noticias? De ser verdad, la economía va en declive.

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If it were possible, I would take you to that 4-star restaurant.

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De ser posible, te llevaría a ese restaurante 4 tenedores.

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If I could choose, I would prefer the Ferrari.

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De poder elegir, yo me inclinaría por el Ferrari.

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If I had known you were coming, I would have prepared something to eat.

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De haber sabido que veníais, habría hecho algo de comer.

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If that law were to be approved, women will benefit a lot workwise.

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De ser aprobada esa ley, las mujeres se beneficiarán mucho a nivel laboral.

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If we didn’t arrive on time we’d miss the flight.

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De no llegar a tiempo perderíamos el vuelo.

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pronouns in this type of construction can be attached to the end of the infinitive following the usual rule. For example, this sentence:

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De haber sabido que veníais, habría hecho algo de comer.
If I had known you were coming, I would have prepared something to eat.

could become:

De haberlo sabido, habría preparado algo de comer.
I had known [it], I would have prepared something to eat.

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