Understanding the Simple Conditional Tense in Português
The Simple Conditional Tense in Português is used to talk about things that might happen or things that could be done if certain conditions are met. It's like saying 'would' in English.
Important Points
- Expressing wishes or desires: 'I would like to go to the park.'
- Making polite requests: 'Could you help me, please?'
- Talking about hypothetical situations: 'If I had a car, I would drive to the beach.'
To form the Simple Conditional Tense in Português, you usually take the infinitive form of the verb and add specific endings. These endings are the same for all regular verbs, regardless of whether they end in -ar, -er, or -ir.
Examples
- Eu gostaria de viajar para a Espanha.
- Ela comeria o bolo se tivesse fome.
- Nós iríamos ao cinema se tivéssemos tempo.
Let's look at how to conjugate a regular verb in the Simple Conditional Tense. We'll use the verb 'falar' (to speak) as an example.
Important Points
- Eu falaria
- Tu falarias
- Ele/Ela falaria
- Nós falaríamos
- Vós falaríeis
- Eles/Elas falariam
Remember, the same endings are used for all regular verbs. Just add the endings to the infinitive form of the verb.
Examples
- Se eu tivesse dinheiro, compraria um carro novo.
- Eles viajariam mais se tivessem tempo.
- Você faria isso por mim?