The Conditional Mood of averiguar is used to express what you would find out or investigate under certain conditions or hypothetical situations, for example: Averiguarías la verdad si investigaras más a fondo. (You would find out the truth if you investigated more thoroughly.)

Averiguar is a regular verb in Spanish, which means its conjugations in the Conditional Mood follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs. The conjugations are formed by adding the conditional endings to the infinitive stem.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Averiguar (to find out) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The conditional mood of averiguar is used to express what would happen or what someone would do under certain circumstances.

To find out or investigate: For example, averiguaría los detalles del viaje. (I would find out the details of the trip.)

To determine or ascertain: For example, averiguaríamos la causa del problema. (We would determine the cause of the problem.)

To verify or confirm: For example, averiguarías si la información es correcta. (You would verify if the information is correct.)

To inquire or ask about: For example, averiguaría los precios antes de comprar. (I would inquire about the prices before buying.)

To uncover or discover: For example, averiguarían la verdad tarde o temprano. (They would uncover the truth sooner or later.)

Colloquial usage: In informal contexts, averiguar can also mean “to find out or discover something that someone is trying to keep secret,” often with a connotation of nosiness or prying. For example, averiguaría lo que están tramando. (I would find out what they are plotting.)

Examples

Examples of Averiguar in the Conditional Mood

Si averiguaría cómo decorar la casa para la fiesta, me ahorraría mucho tiempo y esfuerzo. (If I would find out how to decorate the house for the party, I would save a lot of time and effort.)

Ellos averiguarían cómo decorar el salón de eventos para la boda de una manera elegante y sofisticada. (They would find out how to decorate the event hall for the wedding in an elegant and sophisticated way.)

¿Averiguarías cómo decorar el árbol de Navidad de una forma más creativa este año? (Would you find out how to decorate the Christmas tree in a more creative way this year?)

Nosotros averiguaríamos cómo decorar la oficina para celebrar el aniversario de la empresa de una manera divertida y memorable. (We would find out how to decorate the office to celebrate the company’s anniversary in a fun and memorable way.)

En la tienda de manualidades, averiguarían cómo decorar las velas para la cena romántica. (At the craft store, they would find out how to decorate the candles for the romantic dinner.)

Para el cumpleaños de mi hijo, averiguaría cómo decorar su habitación con sus personajes favoritos de una manera sorprendente. (For my son’s birthday, I would find out how to decorate his room with his favorite characters in a surprising way.)

Ustedes averiguarían cómo decorar el patio trasero para la fiesta de verano con luces y adornos festivos. (You would find out how to decorate the backyard for the summer party with lights and festive decorations.)

¿Averiguarías cómo decorar la mesa para la cena familiar de una manera elegante y acogedora? (Would you find out how to decorate the table for the family dinner in an elegant and cozy way?)

Nosotros averiguaríamos cómo decorar el auto del novio con latas y carteles divertidos para la boda. (We would find out how to decorate the groom’s car with cans and funny signs for the wedding.)

En la clase de manualidades, averiguarían cómo decorar las macetas con pintura y otros materiales para darles un toque personal. (In the crafts class, they would find out how to decorate the planters with paint and other materials to give them a personal touch.)

Para el Día de los Muertos, averiguaría cómo decorar el altar de una manera tradicional y significativa. (For Day of the Dead, I would find out how to decorate the altar in a traditional and meaningful way.)

Ustedes averiguarían cómo decorar la sala de espera del consultorio médico para que se vea más acogedora y relajante. (You would find out how to decorate the waiting room at the doctor’s office to make it look more welcoming and relaxing.)

En la tienda de regalos, averiguarían cómo decorar las bolsas de regalo de una manera creativa y llamativa. (At the gift shop, they would find out how to decorate the gift bags in a creative and eye-catching way.)

Para el festival de arte, averiguaría cómo decorar mi puesto de una manera atractiva y que atraiga a los clientes. (For the art festival, I would find out how to decorate my booth in an attractive way that draws customers.)

Ustedes averiguarían cómo decorar el escaparate de la tienda para las fiestas de una manera llamativa y festiva. (You would find out how to decorate the store window for the holidays in an eye-catching and festive way.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Averiguar (to find out) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.