The Conditional Mood of comprender is used to express what would happen under certain circumstances, for example: Comprenderías mejor si prestaras más atención. (You would understand better if you paid more attention.)

Comprender is a regular verb, so its conditional conjugations follow the typical pattern for -er verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Seguir (to follow) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of comprender is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.

Understand or comprehend: For example, Comprenderías mejor si prestaras más atención. (You would understand better if you paid more attention.)

Realize or become aware of: For example, Comprenderías la gravedad de la situación si estuvieras en sus zapatos. (You would realize the gravity of the situation if you were in their shoes.)

Grasp or make sense of (figuratively): For example, Si estudiaras más, comprenderías los conceptos con facilidad. (If you studied more, you would grasp the concepts easily.)

Include or encompass (figuratively): For example, El plan comprendería varias etapas para asegurar su éxito. (The plan would include several stages to ensure its success.)

Excuse or forgive (colloquial): For example, ¿Comprenderías si llego un poco tarde? (Would you excuse me if I arrive a little late?)

Examples

Examples of Seguir in the Conditional Mood

Si comprendería mejor las instrucciones, podría terminar el proyecto a tiempo. (If you would understand the instructions better, you could finish the project on time.)

Ella comprendería la importancia de ahorrar dinero si hubiera tenido una educación financiera. (She would understand the importance of saving money if she had received financial education.)

En el taller de cocina, comprenderíamos mejor las recetas si el instructor las explicara con más detalle. (In the cooking class, we would understand the recipes better if the instructor explained them in more detail.)

Los turistas comprenderían más sobre la cultura local si contrataran a un guía. (Tourists would understand more about the local culture if they hired a guide.)

Mis amigos comprenderían mi situación si les contara lo que me pasó. (My friends would understand my situation if I told them what happened to me.)

Si comprenderías el valor del tiempo, no llegarías tarde a todas partes. (If you would understand the value of time, you wouldn’t be late everywhere.)

En la reunión de negocios, comprenderíamos mejor los detalles del contrato si el abogado usara un lenguaje más sencillo. (In the business meeting, we would understand the details of the contract better if the lawyer used simpler language.)

Los padres comprenderían mejor a sus hijos adolescentes si recordaran cómo era ser joven. (Parents would understand their teenage children better if they remembered what it was like to be young.)

Si comprendería las reglas del juego, no cometería tantas faltas. (If you would understand the rules of the game, you wouldn’t commit so many fouls.)

Ellos comprenderían la importancia de reciclar si vieran el impacto que tiene en el medio ambiente. (They would understand the importance of recycling if they saw the impact it has on the environment.)

En la clase de idiomas, comprenderíamos mejor la gramática si el profesor usara más ejemplos prácticos. (In the language class, we would understand grammar better if the teacher used more practical examples.)

Los fans comprenderían mejor las letras de las canciones si el artista las explicara en sus conciertos. (Fans would understand the lyrics of the songs better if the artist explained them at their concerts.)

Si comprenderías la importancia de una alimentación saludable, no comerías tanta comida chatarra. (If you would understand the importance of a healthy diet, you wouldn’t eat so much junk food.)

En la clase de yoga, comprenderíamos mejor las posturas si el instructor demostrara cada una con más claridad. (In the yoga class, we would understand the poses better if the instructor demonstrated each one more clearly.)

Los empleados comprenderían mejor las políticas de la empresa si el manual estuviera escrito en un lenguaje más accesible. (Employees would understand the company policies better if the manual was written in more accessible language.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Seguir (to follow) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American 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.