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estarías

es-ta-RÍ-as

VerbB1irregular ar

you would be?hypothetical state or location (tú form)

Also:you could be?polite suggestion or possibility,you might be?expressing uncertainty or a guess

Quick Reference

infinitiveestar

gerundestando

past Participleestado

📝 In Action

Si tuvieras más tiempo libre, ¿dónde estarías ahora?

If you had more free time, where would you be right now?

Creo que estarías más feliz si cambiaras de trabajo.

I think you would be happier if you changed jobs.

Perdona, ¿estarías dispuesto a mover tu coche un momento?

Excuse me, would you be willing to move your car for a moment?

Si no tomas el medicamento, ¿cómo estarías mañana?

If you don't take the medicine, how would you be tomorrow?

Word Connections

Synonyms

encontrarías (you would find yourself (in a state))

Common Collocations

¿Estarías de acuerdo? – Would you agree?
Estarías mejor – You would be better off

💡 Grammar Points

Using the Conditional Tense

The conditional form 'estarías' (you would be) is used to talk about things that might happen or are dependent on another action, often paired with 'si' (if).

The 'Estar' Rule

'Estar' always describes temporary conditions, emotions, or location. Therefore, 'estarías' means 'you would be' in a specific place or feeling a certain way.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Ser vs. Estar in Conditional

Mistake: "¿Serías en casa ahora?"

Correction: ¿Estarías en casa ahora? (Location always uses 'estar', even in the conditional.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Polite Requests

Using 'estarías' is a very polite and indirect way to ask a favor or make a suggestion, like saying 'Would you be willing...?'

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedestá

yoestoy

túestás

ellos/ellas/ustedesestán

nosotrosestamos

vosotrosestáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedestaba

yoestaba

túestabas

ellos/ellas/ustedesestaban

nosotrosestábamos

vosotrosestabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedestuvo

yoestuve

túestuviste

ellos/ellas/ustedesestuvieron

nosotrosestuvimos

vosotrosestuvisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedesté

yoesté

túestés

ellos/ellas/ustedesestén

nosotrosestemos

vosotrosestéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedestuviera/estuviese

yoestuviera/estuviese

túestuvieras/estuvieses

ellos/ellas/ustedesestuvieran/estuviesen

nosotrosestuviéramos/estuviésemos

vosotrosestuvierais/estuvieseis

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: estarías

Question 1 of 2

Which English phrase best translates 'Estarías muy lejos si hubieras tomado ese tren'?

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Word Family

estar(to be (temporary)) - verb

estado(state, condition) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'estarías' and 'estaría'?

They are the same tense (conditional) but refer to different people. 'Estarías' means 'you (tú) would be,' referring to the singular, informal 'you.' 'Estaría' means 'I would be' or 'he/she/it/you (usted) would be.'

When do I use 'estarías' instead of 'serías'?

Use 'estarías' when describing a temporary location ('you would be at home'), a feeling ('you would be sad'), or a temporary condition ('you would be sick'). Use 'serías' when describing permanent traits or inherent qualities ('you would be tall') or professions ('you would be a doctor').