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Si Clauses Help

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Hello, I was wondering what the proper way to use a 'si' clause (If...then...) would be regarding a present and present tense.

For example: Si sales, salgo también. (If you leave, I'm leaving too.) Both the first phrase and the second clause are in present tense.

Could someone provide some more examples?

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updated Nov 25, 2013
posted by whatchalookinat

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It's pretty straight-forward.

I'll give you one, but why don't you post your own attempts and we'll let you know how you did? If you really want to learn, trying it yourself is the best way.

Si quieres, voy contigo.

updated Nov 25, 2013
posted by rodneyp
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Si construyes, van a venir.

(that´s strictly speaking future in the second clause, and I think sounds better, but I think one could also be maybe say)

Si construyes, vienen.

If you build it, they will come.

updated Nov 25, 2013
posted by rogspax
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updated Nov 25, 2013
posted by swampy
The most helpful. Probably the best answer here. - Jubilado, Nov 25, 2013
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One from me: Si hablas, oigo - If you're talking, I'm listening.

updated Nov 25, 2013
posted by Jubilado
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Si no me entiendas,tengo que hablar más lentamente. ( If you don't understand me I will have to speak more slowly)

updated Nov 25, 2013
posted by annierats
Creo que no necesitas el subjuntivo en esta oración, pero podría ser incorrecta. - ashwad0024, Nov 25, 2013
No, lo neciesitas porque es en el negativo. - annierats, Nov 25, 2013
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Si dar , van a tomar.

If you give, they will take.

updated Nov 25, 2013
posted by ray76