desvelar Conditional Conjugation
desvelar — to reveal
The conditional 'desvelaría' (yo/él/ella/Ud.) expresses hypotheticals like 'would reveal'.
desvelar Conditional Forms
When to Use the Conditional
Use the conditional of 'desvelar' for hypothetical situations ('I would reveal'), polite requests ('Would you reveal...?'), or to describe future actions from a past perspective. For example, 'Si tuviera tiempo, desvelaría el misterio' (If I had time, I would reveal the mystery) or 'Me pregunto si desvelará el secreto' (I wonder if he will reveal the secret).
Notes on desvelar in the Conditional
Desvelar is regular in the conditional tense. The stem is the infinitive 'desvelar', and the endings are: -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían.
Example Sentences
Yo desvelaría la verdad si pudiera.
I would reveal the truth if I could.
yo
¿Tú desvelarías el plan?
Would you reveal the plan?
tú
Él desvelaría el nombre del ganador.
He would reveal the winner's name.
él/ella/usted
Ellos desvelarían sus motivos si se lo pidieras.
They would reveal their motives if you asked them.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Confusing the conditional with the future tense.
Correct: The conditional expresses 'would', while the future expresses 'will'. Use 'desvelaría' for hypotheticals and 'desvelaré' for certain future events.
Why: They have different meanings and uses, although the verb forms look similar.
Mistake: Incorrectly applying the endings to the stem.
Correct: The conditional endings (-ía, -ías, -ía, etc.) are added to the full infinitive ('desvelar').
Why: Some learners might incorrectly shorten the stem or use present tense endings.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: desvelo
The present tense 'desvelo' (yo) / 'desvela' (él/ella/Ud.) is used for current actions and general truths.
Preterite
yo: desvelé
The preterite of desvelar is regular: desvelé, desvelaste, desveló, desvelamos, desvelasteis, desvelaron.
Imperfect
yo: desvelaba
The imperfect 'desvelaba' is used for ongoing or habitual past actions, like 'I used to reveal'.
Future
yo: desvelaré
The future tense 'desvelaré' (yo) / 'desvelará' (él/ella/Ud.) indicates actions that will happen.
Present Subjunctive
yo: desvele
The present subjunctive 'desvele' (yo/él/ella/Ud.) is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: desvelara
The imperfect subjunctive, like 'desvelara' or 'desvelase', is used for past hypothetical situations or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: desvela
Use imperative forms like 'desvela' (tú) and 'desvelen' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no desveles
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no desveles' (tú) or 'no desvelen' (ustedes).