pasaría
pah-sah-REE-ah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si tuvieras más tiempo, ¿qué pasaría?
B1If you had more time, what would happen?
Yo pasaría la tarde leyendo en el parque.
A2I would spend the afternoon reading in the park.
Él pasaría por aquí mañana si no llueve.
B1He would pass by here tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
💡 Grammar Points
The Conditional Tense
This tense (ending in -ría) is used to talk about actions that 'would' happen, usually depending on a condition ('if' statement).
Polite Suggestions
Using 'pasaría' can make a suggestion sound softer and more polite than using the simple present tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Conditional and Future
Mistake: "Saying 'pasará' when you mean 'pasaría' ('It will happen' vs. 'It would happen')."
Correction: Use 'pasará' for certainty in the future, and 'pasaría' for uncertainty or hypothetical situations.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Si' Clauses
The conditional 'pasaría' often follows a past subjunctive 'si' clause (Si tuviera, pasaría...). This is the classic 'if-then' structure.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pasaría
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates '¿Qué pasaría si el jefe no viene?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pasaría' the same for 'I' (yo) and 'he/she/it' (él/ella/usted)?
Yes, in the conditional tense, both 'yo' and 'él/ella/usted' use the exact same form: 'pasaría.' Context usually tells you who is performing the action.
How is 'pasaría' different from 'pasó'?
'Pasaría' means 'it would happen' (hypothetical). 'Pasó' means 'it happened' (a completed action in the past).