serías
“serías” means “you would be” in Spanish (hypothetical identity or characteristic).
you would be
Also: you could be, would you be
📝 In Action
Si tuvieras tiempo, ¿serías voluntario en el refugio?
B1If you had time, would you be a volunteer at the shelter?
Con ese uniforme, serías el guardia de seguridad.
A2With that uniform, you would be the security guard.
¿Serías capaz de terminar el proyecto antes del viernes?
B2Would you be capable of finishing the project before Friday?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: serías
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'serías' to express a hypothetical outcome?
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📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish verb *ser* is highly irregular because it merged two different Latin verbs: *esse* (meaning 'to be,' which gave Spanish its core forms like *es* and *era*) and *sedēre* (meaning 'to sit,' which influenced forms like *soy*). The conditional forms like *serías* were built on the infinitive *ser*.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 10th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'serías' and 'estarías'?
'Serías' (from *ser*) describes a hypothetical identity, profession, or lasting characteristic ('You would be a great leader'). 'Estarías' (from *estar*) describes a hypothetical temporary state or location ('You would be tired' or 'You would be at the park').
Does 'serías' have an accent mark?
Yes, 'serías' has an accent mark on the 'i' to ensure the stress falls on that syllable (se-RÍ-as) and to separate the vowel sounds, which is necessary for the conditional tense conjugation.