retomar Conditional Conjugation
retomar — to resume
The conditional 'retomaría' expresses hypothetical actions ('would resume').
retomar Conditional Forms
When to Use the Conditional
Use the conditional for hypothetical situations ('I would resume if...'), polite requests, or to express what was going to happen in the past. For 'retomar', it's like saying 'I would resume' or 'He would resume'. Example: 'Retomaría el curso si tuviera tiempo' (I would resume the course if I had time).
Notes on retomar in the Conditional
Retomar is regular in the conditional tense. The stem is the infinitive 'retomar'.
Example Sentences
Yo retomaría el proyecto con gusto.
I would resume the project gladly.
yo
¿Retomarías tus estudios si te becaran?
Would you resume your studies if they gave you a scholarship?
tú
Ella retomaría el contacto si él la llamara.
She would resume contact if he called her.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros retomaríamos la discusión más tarde.
We would resume the discussion later.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperfect subjunctive instead of conditional for 'would' statements (e.g., 'Retomara el proyecto').
Correct: Use the conditional: 'Retomaría el proyecto'.
Why: The conditional is used for the 'would' part of a hypothetical sentence, while the imperfect subjunctive is used in the 'if' clause (si...). Both are needed together for full hypotheticals.
Mistake: Confusing the conditional stem with the infinitive.
Correct: The conditional stem for regular -ar verbs is the full infinitive: 'retomar-'.
Why: Like the future tense, the conditional uses the complete infinitive as its stem.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: retomo
The present tense 'retomo' describes habitual actions or things happening now.
Preterite
yo: retomé
The preterite of 'retomar' is regular: retomé, retomaste, retomó, retomamos, retomasteis, retomaron.
Imperfect
yo: retomaba
The imperfect 'retomaba' describes past habits or ongoing actions of resuming.
Future
yo: retomaré
The future tense 'retomaré' indicates actions that will happen.
Present Subjunctive
yo: retome
The present subjunctive 'retome' is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions about resuming something.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: retomara
The imperfect subjunctive 'retomara' or 'retomase' is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: retoma
Use imperative forms like 'retoma' (tú) and 'retome' (usted) for direct commands with 'retomar'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no retomes
Negative commands with 'retomar' use the present subjunctive, like 'no retomes' (tú) and 'no retome' (usted).