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tener Conditional Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The conditional uses the irregular stem 'tendr-': tendría, tendrías, tendría, tendríamos, tendríais, tendrían.

tener Conditional Forms

yotendría
tendrías
él/ella/ustedtendría
nosotrostendríamos
vosotrostendríais
ellos/ellas/ustedestendrían

When to Use the Conditional

Use the conditional for 'would have' scenarios, polite requests, or to express probability about a past event.

Notes on tener in the Conditional

Like the future tense, the conditional uses the irregular stem 'tendr-' instead of the infinitive.

Example Sentences

  • Yo tendría un coche si tuviera dinero.

    I would have a car if I had money.

    yo

  • ¿Tendrías tiempo para ayudarme?

    Would you have time to help me?

  • Tendríamos que hablar con el jefe.

    We would have to speak with the boss.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'tenería'.

    Correct: The correct form is 'tendría'.

    Why: The stem must change to 'tendr-' before adding the conditional endings.

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