molar Conditional Conjugation
molar — to be cool
The conditional of 'molar' expresses hypothetical coolness: 'molaría' (it would be cool), 'molarías' (you would be cool).
molar Conditional Forms
When to Use the Conditional
The conditional tense is used for hypothetical situations – what *would* be cool, or what you *would* like. It's also used for polite suggestions or requests. For example, 'Molaría ir al cine' means 'It would be cool to go to the cinema'. It softens statements and makes them less direct.
Notes on molar in the Conditional
Molar is regular in the conditional tense. The stem is the full infinitive 'molar-', and you add the standard conditional endings (-ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían).
Example Sentences
Molaría tener un perro.
It would be cool to have a dog.
él/ella/usted
Si estudiaras más, te molaría más la asignatura.
If you studied more, you would like the subject more.
él/ella/usted
¿Tú qué molarías hacer este fin de semana?
What would you like to do this weekend?
tú
Sería genial si nos molaran las vacaciones.
It would be great if we liked the holidays.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the future tense instead of the conditional for hypotheticals.
Correct: For 'would be cool', use the conditional: 'Molaría' not 'Molará'.
Why: The conditional mood specifically expresses hypothetical or uncertain outcomes ('would'), while the future indicates prediction ('will').
Mistake: Confusing the conditional 'molaría' with the imperfect subjunctive 'molara'.
Correct: While both can express hypotheticals, 'molaría' is the conditional ('it would be cool'), and 'molara' is the imperfect subjunctive ('if it were cool' or 'I wish it were cool').
Why: They are distinct moods with different uses, though often appear in similar hypothetical contexts.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: molo
The present tense of 'molar' means 'to be cool' or 'to like': 'molo' (I am cool), 'molas' (you are cool), 'mola' (it is cool).
Preterite
yo: molé
The preterite of 'molar' is regular: 'molé', 'molaste', 'moló', 'molamos', 'molasteis', 'molaron'.
Imperfect
yo: molaba
The imperfect of 'molar' describes past habits or ongoing states: 'molaba' (it was cool), 'molabas' (you were cool).
Future
yo: molaré
The future tense of 'molar' predicts future coolness: 'molaré' (I will be cool), 'molará' (it will be cool).
Present Subjunctive
yo: mole
The present subjunctive of 'molar' expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions: 'moles' (that you are cool), 'mole' (that he/she/it is cool).
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: molara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'molar' describes past hypotheticals or wishes: 'molaría' (I would be cool), 'molara' (he/she/it might be cool).
Affirmative Imperative
yo: mola
Use the imperative of 'molar' for direct commands: ¡mola! (you informal), ¡molad! (you plural informal).
Negative Imperative
yo: no moles
Negative commands for 'molar' use the present subjunctive: ¡no moles! (you informal), ¡no moléis! (you plural informal).