habrías
“habrías” means “you would have” in Spanish (as the auxiliary verb in the Conditional Perfect tense (tú)).
you would have
Also: must have (you)
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Si hubieras estudiado, habrías aprobado el examen.
B2If you had studied, you would have passed the exam.
¿Por qué no viniste? Habrías visto a María.
B1Why didn't you come? You would have seen María.
No contestaste mi llamada, ¿qué habrías hecho en ese momento?
C1You didn't answer my call. What must you have been doing at that moment?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: habrías
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'habrías'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *haber* comes from the Latin word *habēre*, meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. The conditional ending '-rías' evolved from combining the infinitive (*habr*-) with the past imperfect tense of *haber* itself.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as part of the developing Romance conditional tense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'habrías' the same as 'tendrías'?
No. 'Habrías' is the auxiliary verb 'to have' used only for creating compound tenses (like 'you would have eaten'). 'Tendrías' is the simple conditional of 'tener,' meaning 'to possess' or 'you would have' (something).
What is the difference between 'habrías' and 'habías'?
'Habrías' (conditional) expresses something that 'would have happened' (hypothetical). 'Habías' (imperfect) is used for the Pluperfect tense, expressing something that 'had happened' before another past event.