The Conditional Mood of convenir is used to express what would happen under certain circumstances, for example: Me convendría estudiar más si quisiera aprobar el examen. (It would suit me to study more if I wanted to pass the exam.)

Convenir is a stem-changing verb, meaning the stem vowel changes in certain conjugations. In the Conditional, the stem vowel changes from e to i.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Convenir (to agree) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The conditional mood of convenir is used to express what would happen under certain conditions or hypothetical situations.

To be suitable or convenient: For example, Me convendría tomar un curso de español. (It would be convenient for me to take a Spanish course.) This meaning suggests that something would be appropriate or advantageous under certain circumstances.

To agree or come to an agreement: For example, Convendríamos en reunirnos la próxima semana. (We would agree to meet next week.) This usage implies reaching a mutual understanding or compromise.

To be appropriate or fitting: For example, Te convendría vestir de manera más formal. (It would be fitting for you to dress more formally.) This meaning suggests that something would be proper or suitable in a given situation.

Colloquially, to be beneficial or advantageous: For example, Me convendría ganar más dinero. (It would be advantageous for me to earn more money.) In informal contexts, this usage implies that something would be favorable or beneficial.

Examples

Examples of Convenir in the Conditional Mood

¿Convendría tomar un taxi o caminar hasta el hotel? (Would it be better to take a taxi or walk to the hotel?)

Ella piensa que convendría ahorrar más dinero antes de comprar una casa nueva. (She thinks it would be better to save more money before buying a new house.)

Para mejorar tu salud, convendría hacer más ejercicio y comer comidas más saludables. (To improve your health, it would be better to exercise more and eat healthier foods.)

Según los expertos, convendría invertir en energías renovables para proteger el medio ambiente. (According to experts, it would be better to invest in renewable energy to protect the environment.)

Para evitar problemas, convendría leer detenidamente las instrucciones antes de comenzar. (To avoid problems, it would be better to read the instructions carefully before starting.)

En una situación de emergencia, convendría seguir las indicaciones de los servicios de rescate. (In an emergency situation, it would be better to follow the instructions of the rescue services.)

Mamá dice que convendría estudiar una carrera que tenga buenas oportunidades laborales. (Mom says it would be better to study a career that has good job opportunities.)

En una reunión familiar, convendría evitar temas controversiales para mantener la armonía. (At a family gathering, it would be better to avoid controversial topics to maintain harmony.)

Para mantenerse en forma, convendría hacer ejercicio regularmente, ¿no crees? (To stay in shape, it would be better to exercise regularly, don’t you think?)

Según los expertos, convendría limitar el uso de plásticos desechables para reducir la contaminación. (According to experts, it would be better to limit the use of disposable plastics to reduce pollution.)

En una entrevista de trabajo, convendría vestirse de manera apropiada y llegar a tiempo. (In a job interview, it would be better to dress appropriately and arrive on time.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Convenir (to agree) 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.