podria vs. pudiera revisited
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I usually say to my neighbor: "Pudiera regar el cesped?" Is this correct or should I suse "Podria..."?
Gracias
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updated Oct 22, 2015
posted by Bob_C
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"Podría" is conditional. When you ask for a favor, it implies a condition, so it's the correct tense to use. "Pudiera" is imperfect past, subjuntive mode... Since it's past... and you're asking for a favor now... well... it's clear, right? 
I hope this answer can help!
updated Oct 22, 2015
posted by Seijaku
When your sentense has a 'if' the subjuntive is triggered and words like pudiera and tuviera are called for. - artistnatural, Oct 22, 2015
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updated Feb 23, 2012
edited by lorenzo9
posted by lorenzo9
