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comparecer Conditional Conjugation

comparecerto appear

B2irregular (spelling change) -er★★★
Quick answer:

The conditional of comparecer is regular: comparecería, comparecerías, etc.

comparecer Conditional Forms

yocomparecería
comparecerías
él/ella/ustedcomparecería
nosotroscompareceríamos
vosotroscompareceríais
ellos/ellas/ustedescomparecerían

When to Use the Conditional

Use this to say someone 'would appear' under certain conditions or to express polite speculation about a past appearance.

Notes on comparecer in the Conditional

This tense is regular. Attach the -ía endings directly to the infinitive 'comparecer'.

Example Sentences

  • Yo comparecería si tuviera un abogado.

    I would appear if I had a lawyer.

    yo

  • ¿Comparecerías tú sin una citación?

    Would you appear without a summons?

  • Dijeron que comparecerían por la tarde.

    They said they would appear in the afternoon.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing the conditional with the imperfect.

    Correct: comparecería (conditional) vs comparecía (imperfect)

    Why: The conditional keeps the 'er' of the infinitive, while the imperfect removes it.

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