llamaría
/yah-mah-REE-ah/
I would call
This image shows the action of making a call, illustrating 'I would call.'
llamaría(Verb)
I would call
?Hypothetical action or polite suggestion
,He/She/It would call
?Hypothetical action or polite suggestion
,You (formal) would call
?Hypothetical action or polite suggestion
I would phone
?Contacting someone via telephone
,I would summon
?Calling someone to come over
📝 In Action
Yo llamaría al doctor si el dolor continúa.
A2I would call the doctor if the pain continues.
¿Me harías un favor? Yo te llamaría mañana.
B1Would you do me a favor? I would call you tomorrow.
Ella dijo que llamaría a la puerta antes de entrar.
B1She said she would knock on the door before entering.
💡 Grammar Points
The Conditional Tense
This form uses the conditional tense, which means 'would' in English. It describes actions that depend on a specific condition or hypothetical situation.
Using 'Llamaría' for Politeness
Using 'llamaría' (I would call) or 'llamarías' (Would you call?) is a much softer and more polite way to make a suggestion or request than using the present tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Conditional with Future
Mistake: "Using 'llamaré' (I will call) when you mean 'I would call' (llamaría)."
Correction: 'Llamaré' is a definite future action, while 'llamaría' is a hypothetical action dependent on a condition (often implied).
⭐ Usage Tips
Identifying the Speaker
Remember that 'llamaría' can mean 'I would call' (yo) OR 'he/she/it/you formal would call' (él/ella/usted). Context or the explicit pronoun is needed to know who is speaking.
The illustration shows the moment of deciding an identity for something, representing 'I would name.'
llamaría(Verb)
I would name
?Giving a name to something or someone
,I would describe as
?Expressing an opinion or classification
He/She/You would name
?Hypothetical naming
📝 In Action
Si tuviera un perro, lo llamaría Toby.
B1If I had a dog, I would name him Toby.
Yo llamaría a esa situación un desastre total.
B2I would call that situation a total disaster.
Mi jefe dijo que él llamaría a ese proyecto un éxito.
B2My boss said he would call that project a success.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Conditional for Opinion
When used with the meaning 'to name' or 'to describe,' the conditional is often used to soften an opinion or suggestion, making it less direct.
⭐ Usage Tips
Reflexive Use
The conditional of 'llamarse' (to be named) is 'me llamaría', 'se llamaría', etc. (e.g., 'The book would be named...'). Remember the reflexive pronoun 'se' or 'me' when talking about identity.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llamaría
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'llamaría' to express a polite suggestion?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'llamaría' and 'llamaré'?
'Llamaré' means 'I will call' (definite future action). 'Llamaría' means 'I would call' (hypothetical action or suggestion). Think of 'llamaría' as a softer, less definite version of the future.
Can 'llamaría' refer to 'you' (formal)?
Yes. Since 'usted' (you formal) shares the same verb ending as 'él' and 'ella,' 'Usted llamaría' means 'You (formal) would call.' Context usually makes it clear.