dirías
dee-REE-ahs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Qué dirías si te ofrecieran el trabajo?
B1What would you say if they offered you the job?
Yo creo que dirías que sí, ¿verdad?
B1I think you would say yes, right?
Si tuvieras que elegir, ¿a quién dirías la verdad?
B2If you had to choose, who would you tell the truth to?
💡 Grammar Points
The Conditional Tense
The conditional tense in Spanish, which includes 'dirías,' is used to talk about things that would happen under certain conditions, or to give polite suggestions or advice.
Irregular Stem
'Dirías' comes from the verb 'decir,' but it uses the irregular stem 'dir-' instead of the full infinitive, just like the future tense ('diré').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong stem
Mistake: "Using *decirías* instead of *dirías*."
Correction: The verb 'decir' shortens its stem to 'dir-' in the conditional and future tenses. Remember: 'dirías' is correct.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Questions
Use 'dirías' (or the Usted form 'diría') to ask for opinions politely in hypothetical situations: '¿Qué dirías tú en mi lugar?' (What would you say in my place?).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dirías
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best captures the meaning of 'dirías'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dirías' used for asking questions or making statements?
'Dirías' is very commonly used in questions, especially those asking for advice or opinions in imaginary situations (e.g., 'What would you say?'). It is also used in statements describing what someone would definitely say or tell.
How do I know when to use 'tú dirías' versus 'usted diría'?
Use 'tú dirías' when talking to someone you know well, like a friend or family member. Use 'usted diría' when addressing someone formally, like a boss or an elder, as it is the polite way to say 'you would say.'