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Si hubiera / If I had

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Practiquemos hipótesis en tiempo pasado y el condicional perfecto. Agrega una foto para ilustrar tu idea.

Sigue mi ejemplo:

Si hubiera ahorrado, habría ido a Europa de vacaciones.

Let's practice If clauses in the past and perfect conditional. Add a picture to illustrate your phrase. Follow my example:

If I had saved up, I would have gone to Europe on vacation.

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updated Oct 1, 2012
posted by francobollo
Another great topic! Thank you so much, Franco! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 3, 2012
Thanks old friend.:) - Ranman, Apr 4, 2012

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Si hubiera elegido un camino diferente en la vida, ¿quien sabe dónde habría llegado?

If I had chosen a different road in life, who knows where I would be?

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updated Oct 1, 2012
edited by 002262dd
posted by 002262dd
Great example, Don Jose. But can you give another where the actual perfect conditional (would have+ pp) is used? Gracias! - francobollo, Apr 3, 2012
Sorry, Franco. I'll correct that. - 002262dd, Apr 4, 2012
Great, thank you! - francobollo, Apr 4, 2012
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If I had had more money, I would have bought a better car.

Si hubiera tenido más dinero, habría comprado un coche mejor.

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updated Apr 4, 2012
posted by shama807
Excelente. Y me encanta ese Audi. (sigh) - francobollo, Apr 3, 2012
Great choice, Shama!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 3, 2012
Gracias franco y silvia. - shama807, Apr 3, 2012
No hay de que!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 3, 2012
Thanx for posting this...I loved this picture the moment I saw it. - livas2010, Apr 4, 2012
Welcome livas. I will give you this car if I buy another one.lol - shama807, Apr 4, 2012
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Si hubiera caminado esta mañana, habría tenido más energía esta tarde.

If I had walked this morning, I would have more energy this afternoon.

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updated Apr 4, 2012
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
Perfecto, Katy. Just a minor correction to the English: "If I had walked..." It's very common for native English speakers to say If I would have.. - francobollo, Apr 3, 2012
I suppose it's better English that way, but I'll probably always say it like this... I guess that's where the saying, "coulda, shoulda, woulda.." comes from. - katydew, Apr 4, 2012
I agree, Katy. Spoken English is more rule-relaxed than written English. - francobollo, Apr 4, 2012
And it's more common "American" English.... we are known for walking all over proper English... just for the fun of it... it started with a tea party. Ok., let's get it fixed for those learning. - katydew, Apr 4, 2012
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Hopefully these links will provide some information.

conditional perfect

past perfect

updated Sep 3, 2012
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
Asi no se vale, Bandit :-) ¿Y tus ejemplos? - francobollo, Apr 3, 2012
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Si hubiera comenzado aprender español más temprano, habría viajado más.

If I had begun to learn Spanish sooner, I would have traveled more.enter image description here

updated Apr 3, 2012
posted by Noetol
Nunca es tarde para viajar, ¿no crees? - francobollo, Apr 3, 2012
Sí, estoy de acuerdo. - Noetol, Apr 3, 2012
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If I had learned Spanish sooner, I would have lived in Mexico.

Si hubiera aprendido Españo mas temprano, habría vivido en Mexico.

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updated Apr 5, 2012
edited by Ranman
posted by Ranman
Hi Ranman... Minor correction in English.. If I had learned Spanish sooner. Thanks! - francobollo, Apr 4, 2012
gracias francobollo - Ranman, Apr 5, 2012
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Si hubiera estudiado y entregado mi tarea a tiempo, no habría recibido un "0".

If I had turned my homework in on time and studied, I would not have gotten a 0.

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updated Apr 4, 2012
edited by Himself12794
posted by Himself12794
Typo: estudiado... Great answer! - francobollo, Apr 4, 2012
thank you for your correction! - Himself12794, Apr 4, 2012
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Si hubiera escuchado a mi madre, me habría casado con un pendejo (nerd) -- y tal vez sería ya más rica.

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If I had listened to my mother, I would have married a nerd - and perhaps I would be richer now.

updated Apr 4, 2012
edited by lkelly
posted by lkelly
Pendejo is a strong word. I'd would use (un genio o geniecito) de informática. - francobollo, Apr 4, 2012
Thanks. I was afraid the the 'P' word might be strong, but that's what was listed in my dictionary under 'nerd'. Thanks for the tip. - lkelly, Apr 4, 2012
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Si hubiera estudiado español unos años atrás, ahora habría sido capaz de hablar con ustedes.

If I had studied Spanish some years ago, now I would have been able to speak with you.

updated Apr 3, 2012
posted by Silvia_Tcherneva
Excelente... ¡Pero si tú lo hablas muy bien! - francobollo, Apr 3, 2012
It's not true, Franco, but you are so kind! Thank you very much! Your threads are very helpful for me! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 3, 2012
estoy de acuerdo con franco y contigo también,franco nos ayuda mucho para mejorar nuestro español - shama807, Apr 3, 2012
Estoy a la orden, Silvia y Shama. ¡Es un placer! - francobollo, Apr 3, 2012
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Sorry - duplicate post.

updated Apr 3, 2012
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol