serías
seh-REE-ahs
Quick Reference
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
The Conditional Tense
The conditional tense ('serías') is used to talk about actions that would happen if a certain condition were met. Think of it as the 'would' tense in English.
Ser vs. Estar
'Serías' (from ser) is used for what someone or something fundamentally is—their identity, profession, or permanent characteristics. If you mean a temporary feeling or location, you would use 'estarías'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Conditional and Imperfect
Mistake: "Using *eras* (you were) instead of *serías* (you would be)."
Correction: *Eras* describes a past habit or state; *serías* describes a hypothetical future outcome or a polite possibility.
Using 'would' for Past Habits
Mistake: "Saying 'Cuando era niño, serías muy travieso' (When I was little, you would be very naughty)."
Correction: In Spanish, for past habits ('used to'), use the imperfect tense: 'Cuando eras niño, eras muy travieso.' Reserve *serías* for true hypothetical situations.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Requests
Using the conditional ('serías') is a very polite and common way to ask someone to do something: '¿Serías tan amable de cerrar la puerta?' (Would you be so kind as to close the door?)
🔄 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?
📚 More Resources
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.