rebasar Conditional Conjugation
rebasar — to overtake
The conditional of rebasar (rebasaría, rebasarías...) expresses hypothetical actions ('would overtake') or polite requests.
rebasar Conditional Forms
When to Use the Conditional
Use the conditional for hypothetical situations ('I would overtake if the road was clear'), polite requests ('Would you mind passing the salt?'), or to describe future actions from a past perspective ('He said he would overtake us').
Notes on rebasar in the Conditional
Rebasar is regular in the conditional. The stem is the full infinitive 'rebasar-' and the endings are the standard ones: -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían.
Example Sentences
Si tuviera la oportunidad, rebasaría ese coche.
If I had the chance, I would overtake that car.
yo
¿Nos rebasarías el informe antes de las cinco?
Would you pass us the report before five?
tú
Él dijo que rebasaría el récord.
He said he would break the record.
él/ella/usted
Ellos rebasarían la ciudad si no se perdieran.
They would pass the city if they weren't lost.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the conditional for a definite future action.
Correct: For a certain future action like 'I will overtake tomorrow', use the future tense: 'Rebasaré mañana'. Use the conditional for hypotheticals: 'Rebasaría si...' (I would overtake if...).
Why: The conditional expresses hypothetical or uncertain outcomes, not definite future events.
Mistake: Confusing conditional endings with future endings.
Correct: Conditional endings are -ía, -ías, -ía... (rebasaría), while future endings are -é, -ás, -á... (rebasaré).
Why: These are distinct tense endings with different meanings.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: rebaso
The present tense of rebasar (rebaso, rebasas, rebasa...) is used for current actions, habits, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: rebasé
The preterite of rebasar is regular: rebasé, rebasaste, rebasó, rebasamos, rebasasteis, rebasaron.
Imperfect
yo: rebasaba
The imperfect of rebasar (rebasaba, rebasabas...) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: rebasaré
The future tense of rebasar (rebasaré, rebasarás...) indicates actions that will happen.
Present Subjunctive
yo: rebase
Use the present subjunctive (rebase, rebases) after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: rebasara
The imperfect subjunctive (rebasara/rebasase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or politeness.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: rebasa
Use imperative forms like 'rebasa' (tú) and 'rebasen' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no rebases
Use 'no + present subjunctive' for negative commands like 'no rebases' (tú) or 'no rebasen' (ustedes).