abortar Conditional Conjugation
abortar — to abort
Conditional forms like 'abortaría' (yo) express hypotheticals ('would abort').
abortar Conditional Forms
When to Use the Conditional
Use the conditional tense for hypothetical situations ('I would abort...'), polite requests, or to express what someone would do in a certain situation. For 'abortar,' it's often used in 'if' clauses or when discussing potential future actions that depend on conditions.
Notes on abortar in the Conditional
'Abortar' is regular in the conditional tense. The stem is the full infinitive 'abortar,' and the endings are the standard conditional endings: -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían.
Example Sentences
Yo abortaría el proyecto si tuviera más fondos.
I would abort the project if I had more funds.
yo
¿Tú abortarías la idea si te dieran una segunda oportunidad?
Would you abort the idea if they gave you a second chance?
tú
Él abortaría la llamada si supiera quién llama.
He would abort the call if he knew who was calling.
él/ella/usted
Ellos abortarían la excursión si lloviera mucho.
They would abort the excursion if it rained a lot.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the conditional for a definite future action.
Correct: Saying 'Mañana abortaría el plan' is incorrect. Use the future: 'Mañana abortaré el plan'.
Why: The conditional expresses hypothetical or uncertain actions, not definite future ones.
Mistake: Confusing conditional with imperfect subjunctive in 'if' clauses.
Correct: For hypothetical 'if' clauses, use imperfect subjunctive in the 'if' part and conditional in the main clause: 'Si tuviera... abortaría...'.
Why: This is a standard structure for unreal conditions.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: aborto
Present tense forms like 'aborto' (yo) and 'aborta' (él/ella/usted) describe current actions or habits.
Preterite
yo: aborté
Preterite forms like 'aborté' (yo) and 'abortaron' (ellos) mark completed actions like aborting a mission.
Imperfect
yo: abortaba
Imperfect forms like 'abortaba' (yo) describe past ongoing or habitual actions of aborting.
Future
yo: abortaré
Future forms like 'abortaré' (yo) and 'abortarán' (ellos) indicate actions that will happen.
Present Subjunctive
yo: aborte
Use present subjunctive forms like 'aborte' (yo/él/ella/usted) and 'aborten' (ustedes) after expressions of doubt or desire.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: abortara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'abortara' or 'abortase' for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: aborta
Use imperative forms like 'aborta' (tú) and 'aborten' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no abortes
Negative commands like 'no abortes' (tú) and 'no aborten' (ustedes) use the present subjunctive.