The Conditional Mood of marcar is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, for example: Marcaría el número si tuviera su teléfono. (I would dial the number if I had your phone.)
Marcar is a regular verb, so its Conditional conjugations follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Marcar (to mark) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | marcaría |
Tú | marcarías |
Él / Ella / Usted | marcaría |
Nosotros / Nosotras | marcaríamos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | marcaríais |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | marcarían |
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Usage of Marcar in the Conditional Mood
The conditional mood of marcar is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.
To mark or indicate: For example, Marcaría el camino con señales (I would mark the path with signs). This meaning refers to physically marking or indicating something.
To score or make a goal: For example, El delantero marcaría un gol en el último minuto (The striker would score a goal in the last minute). This usage is common in sports contexts.
To dial or enter a number: For example, Marcaría el número de emergencias (I would dial the emergency number). This meaning relates to entering a sequence of numbers, such as on a phone or keypad.
To emphasize or highlight: For example, El profesor marcaría los errores en rojo (The teacher would mark the errors in red). This usage implies emphasizing or drawing attention to something.
To leave a mark or impression: For example, Ese evento me marcaría para siempre (That event would leave a lasting impression on me). This meaning is often used figuratively or metaphorically.
To set or determine (colloquial): For example, Marcaría las reglas del juego (I would set the rules of the game). In this informal usage, it means to establish or determine something.
Examples
Examples of Marcar in the Conditional Mood
Si marcaría el número equivocado, me disculparía de inmediato. (If I were to dial the wrong number, I would apologize immediately.)
Después de la reunión, marcaríamos a nuestros clientes para programar citas. (After the meeting, we would call our clients to schedule appointments.)
En la fiesta, marcarías el ritmo con tus pasos de baile. (At the party, you would set the rhythm with your dance moves.)
Si tuviéramos más tiempo, marcaríamos la diferencia en nuestro proyecto. (If we had more time, we would make a difference in our project.)
Los atletas marcarían un nuevo récord en la competencia. (The athletes would set a new record in the competition.)
En el concierto, la banda marcaría el compás con sus guitarras. (At the concert, the band would keep the beat with their guitars.)
Durante las vacaciones, marcaríais la ruta más emocionante para explorar. (During the holidays, you all would map out the most exciting route to explore.)
Si tuviéramos la oportunidad, marcaríamos un hito en nuestra carrera profesional. (If we had the opportunity, we would make a milestone in our professional career.)
En la reunión familiar, marcarían las pautas para celebrar las tradiciones. (At the family gathering, they would set the guidelines for celebrating traditions.)
Después del entrenamiento, marcarías tus metas para la próxima temporada. (After the training, you would set your goals for the next season.)
Si pudiéramos viajar, marcaríamos nuestro destino en el mapa. (If we could travel, we would mark our destination on the map.)
En la clase de cocina, marcarían la diferencia con sus habilidades culinarias. (In the cooking class, they would make a difference with their culinary skills.)
Durante el debate, marcarías tus puntos de vista con claridad. (During the debate, you would make your points clearly.)
Si tuviéramos la oportunidad, marcaríamos un nuevo camino en nuestras vidas. (If we had the opportunity, we would blaze a new trail in our lives.)
En la exposición de arte, los artistas marcarían tendencia con sus obras innovadoras. (At the art exhibition, the artists would set a trend with their innovative works.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Marcar (to mark) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo marcaría | I would mark |
Tú marcarías | You would mark |
Él / Ella / Usted marcaría | He / She / You (formal) would mark |
Nosotros / Nosotras marcaríamos | We would mark |
Vosotros / Vosotras marcaríais | You all would mark |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes marcarían | They / You all (formal) would mark |
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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.