antojarse Conditional Conjugation
antojarse — to feel like
The conditional of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojaría' or 'se antojaría') expresses hypothetical desires or polite suggestions.
antojarse Conditional Forms
When to Use the Conditional
Use the conditional tense for hypothetical situations ('What would you feel like if...?'), polite suggestions, or future-in-the-past scenarios. For example, 'Me antojaría un helado si hiciera más calor' (I would feel like an ice cream if it were hotter) or 'Me dijo que se antojaría una pizza' (He/She told me he/she would feel like a pizza).
Notes on antojarse in the Conditional
'Antojarse' is regular in the conditional tense. The conditional stem is the infinitive 'antojar-', and you add the standard conditional endings (-ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían). Remember to include the appropriate indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, etc.).
Example Sentences
Me antojaría probar ese plato nuevo.
I would feel like trying that new dish.
yo
¿Te antojaría ir al teatro esta noche?
Would you feel like going to the theater tonight?
tú
Se le antojaría un descanso después de tanto esfuerzo.
He/She would feel like a rest after so much effort.
él/ella/usted
Nos antojaríamos de explorar la ciudad si tuviéramos más tiempo.
We would feel like exploring the city if we had more time.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Confusing the conditional with the future tense.
Correct: Use the conditional ('me antojaría') for hypotheticals ('would feel like') and the future ('me antojaré') for predictions ('will feel like').
Why: The conditional expresses unreal or hypothetical situations, while the future expresses certainty or probability about a future event.
Mistake: Forgetting the indirect object pronoun.
Correct: Include the indirect object pronoun: 'Me antojaría', 'Te antojarías', 'Se antojaría'.
Why: The structure of 'antojarse' requires this pronoun to indicate who is experiencing the hypothetical craving.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: me antojo
The present tense of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojo' or 'se antoja') expresses current cravings or things one feels like having/doing.
Preterite
yo: me antojé
The preterite of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojé' or 'se antojó') describes a specific past craving or feeling like something.
Imperfect
yo: me antojaba
The imperfect of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojaba' or 'se antojaba') describes habitual or ongoing past cravings or feelings.
Future
yo: me antojaré
The future tense of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojaré' or 'se antojará') predicts or speculates about future cravings.
Present Subjunctive
yo: me antoje
The present subjunctive of 'antojarse' (like 'me antoje' or 'se antoje') expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions about current or future desires.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: me antojara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojara' or 'se antojara') is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: antójate
Use the imperative of 'antojarse' for direct commands like 'antójate' (make yourself want something) or 'antójate' (let yourself crave something).
Negative Imperative
yo: no te antojes
Use 'no te antojes' (don't make yourself want something) or 'no se antoje' (don't let yourself crave something) for negative commands.