would you tell her

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In English, "would" is classified as an auxiliary verb to indicate the conditional tense of a verb that comes after it. In Spanish, the conditional tense is expressed via verbal inflection.

would you tell her(

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tehl

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to express a hypothetical action; used to address one person)

a. le dirías

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)

(singular)

Anita needs to know about the flood in her apartment. Would you tell her what's happening now, or should we wait until after her interview?Anita tiene que saber de la inundación de su apartamento. ¿Le dirías qué está pasando ahora, o debemos esperar hasta después de la entrevista?

b. le diría

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

If you didn't agree with Mrs. Jones, would you tell her the truth?Si no estuviera de acuerdo con la señora Jones, ¿le diría la verdad?

2. (used to express a hypothetical action; used to address multiple people)

a. le dirían

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

If someone played a prank on your teacher, would you tell her who did it?Si alguien gastara una broma a su maestra, ¿le dirían quién lo hizo?

3. (used to make a request; used to address one person)

a. podrías decirle

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)

I'm going downstairs to talk to Mom. - Ok, would you tell her I'd like to show her something?Voy a abajo a hablar con mamá. - Okey, ¿podrías decirle que quiero enseñarle una cosa?

b. podría decirle

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)

When you see Megan, would you tell her that I left?Cuando vea a Megan, ¿podría decirle que me fui?

4. (used to make a request; used to address multiple people)

a. podrían decirle

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

Have fun at the party, guys. Give Helen my best, and would you tell her I'm sorry I can't make it?Que se la pasen bien en la fiesta, chicos. Denle un beso a Helen, ¿podrían decirle que lamento no poder ir?

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