significaría
“significaría” means “would mean” in Spanish (expressing a hypothetical result).
would mean
Also: would signify, would stand for
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Si perdiéramos el vuelo, significaría que llegaríamos tarde a la boda.
B1If we missed the flight, it would mean we would arrive late to the wedding.
Tu ayuda significaría mucho para nosotros en este momento.
A2Your help would mean a lot to us right now.
Aceptar este trabajo significaría mudarse a otra ciudad.
B1Accepting this job would mean moving to another city.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: significaría
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'significaría' to describe a hypothetical consequence?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'significare', which combines 'signum' (a sign) and 'facere' (to make or do). It literally means 'to make a sign' or 'to point something out.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'significaría' always mean 'it would mean'?
Most of the time, yes! However, it can also mean 'I would mean' or 'you (formal) would mean' depending on who you are talking about.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, 'significar' follows regular conjugation patterns for '-ar' verbs in the conditional form.