Pronunciation: differentiate between the imperfect & conditional tenses of querer

Question

When speaking how do you differentiate between the imperfect & conditional tenses of querer

Answer 1

The words are spelled exactly the same. We know that in Spanish, vowels and consonants are pronounced in only one way. There will be no differentiation between how these two conjugations of different verbs are pronounced. It is like the verbs "ir" and "ser" having exactly the same conjugations in the preterit conjugation.

 

We are told not to worry about these similar words because in almost every instance where they are used, we will know from the context in which they are being used which verb is the infinitive. The meanings are conveyed in the context.

Edit:

I scratched this out because it is a wrong answer. See the replies by Lorenzo9. Thanks for your correction, Lorenzo.

Answer 2

The words are spelled exactly the same.

No they aren't.

conjugation

The letters "r" (in the imperfect) and "rr" (in the conditional) are pronounced differently in Spanish.

Lorenzo - You are correct. I read it too, too fast. Lo siento, "mea culpa". I have scratched out my reply. - Moe, Nov 1, 2009

Answer 3

You are Scottish and I am English and I think that it is difficult for both of us! I found a Wiki article that might help.

How to Roll your R's

Answer 4

rr is trilled and r is flapped.