if only you knew
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. si tan solo supieras
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If only you knew how much I love you.Si tan solo supieras cuánto te amo.
b. si tan solo supiera
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You always seemed like a good person to me. - If only you knew the truth, Mr. Arellano.Usted siempre me pareció una buena persona. - Si tan solo supiera la verdad, señor Arellano.
c. ojalá supieras
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If you only knew what they've done to help you.Ojalá supieras lo que han hecho por ayudarte.
d. ojalá supiera
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If only you knew the Garcia's address; you could go ask them in person.Ojalá supiera la dirección de los García; podría ir a preguntárselo en persona.
a. si tan solo supieran
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
If only you knew why I did it, I think you'd understand.Si tan solo supieran por qué lo hice, creo que entenderían.
b. ojalá supieran
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
If only you knew who stole your car.Ojalá supieran quién les robó el carro.
a. si tan solo conocieras
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If only you knew my brother. I think you two would get along.Si tan solo conocieras a mi hermano. Creo que ustedes dos se llevarían bien.
b. si tan solo conociera
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If only you knew someone who could fix this.Si tan solo conociera a alguien que pudiera arreglar esto.
c. ojalá conocieras
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If only you knew more people in the city.Ojalá conocieras a más personas en la ciudad.
d. ojalá conociera
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If only you knew someone who could give you an in at the club.Ojalá conociera a alguien que le diera palanca dentro del club.
a. si tan solo conocieran
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
If only you knew a sushi chef, maybe he could teach you.Si tan solo conocieran a un chef de sushi, quizá les podría enseñar.
b. ojalá conocieran
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
If only you knew more bass players. The guy you've been working with has been really unreliable, hasn't he?Ojalá conocieran a más bajistas. El muchacho con el que han estado trabajando ha sido muy poco fiable, ¿verdad?
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