precisar Conditional Conjugation
precisar — to need
The conditional of 'precisar' (precisaría, precisarías, etc.) means 'would need' or 'would specify'.
precisar Conditional Forms
When to Use the Conditional
Use the conditional for hypothetical situations ('would'), polite requests, or to express what would happen in the future from a past perspective.
Notes on precisar in the Conditional
'Precisar' is a regular -ar verb. The conditional is formed by adding the conditional endings to the infinitive 'precisar'.
Example Sentences
Yo precisaría más datos para darte una respuesta.
I would need more data to give you an answer.
yo
¿Tú precisarías viajar si tuvieras el dinero?
Would you need to travel if you had the money?
tú
Él precisaría saber la verdad antes de actuar.
He would need to know the truth before acting.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros precisaríamos tu consejo.
We would need your advice.
nosotros
Ellos precisarían una explicación más detallada.
They would need a more detailed explanation.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperfect subjunctive instead of the conditional for 'would'.
Correct: For 'I would need', use 'Yo precisaría', not 'Yo precisara'.
Why: The conditional tense expresses what *would* happen, while the imperfect subjunctive is typically used in the 'if' clause of such conditional sentences.
Mistake: Confusing the conditional with the future tense.
Correct: 'Precisaré' means 'I will need', while 'precisaría' means 'I would need'.
Why: The endings are different, and the conditional implies a hypothetical or less certain outcome than the straightforward future.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: preciso
The present tense of 'precisar' (preciso, precisas, etc.) means 'to need' or 'to specify' now.
Preterite
yo: precisé
The preterite of 'precisar' (precisé, precisaste, etc.) describes completed past needs or specifications.
Imperfect
yo: precisaba
The imperfect of 'precisar' (precisaba, precisabas, etc.) describes past ongoing or habitual needs/specifications.
Future
yo: precisaré
The future tense of 'precisar' (precisarás, precisará, etc.) means 'will need' or 'will specify'.
Present Subjunctive
yo: precise
The present subjunctive of 'precisar' (precise, precises, etc.) follows wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: precisara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'precisar' (precisara/precisase) is used for past hypotheticals and wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: precisa
Precisa, precise, precisemos, precisad, precisen are the commands for 'to need'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no precises
No precises, no precise, no precisemos, no preciséis, no precisen are negative commands for 'to need'.