Confusing Conditional and Imperfect

Using 'would' for Past Habits

The conditional tense ('serías') is used to talk about actions that would happen if a certain condition were met. Think of it as the 'would' tense in English.

The Conditional Tense

'Serías' (from *ser*) is used for what someone or something fundamentally is—their identity, profession, or permanent characteristics. If you mean a temporary feeling or location, you would use 'estarías'.

Ser vs. Estar

Using the conditional ('serías') is a very polite and common way to ask someone to do something: '¿Serías tan amable de cerrar la puerta?' (Would you be so kind as to close the door?)

Polite Requests

Extremely common. This form is used daily to express hypothetical outcomes, possibilities, or polite requests directed at 'you' (singular, informal).

Learn the Spanish verb form 'serías' (you would be), the conditional conjugation of 'ser.' Includes examples for polite requests, hypothetical situations, and grammar tips on using the conditional tense.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations