The Conditional Mood of recordar is used to express what you would do or what would happen in a hypothetical situation, for example: Si pudiera, recordaría todos los detalles de mi infancia. (If I could, I would remember all the details of my childhood.)

Recordar is a regular verb, so its conjugations in the Conditional Mood follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Levantar (to lift/raise) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of recordar is used to express hypothetical situations, wishes, or possibilities related to remembering something.

Expressing a hypothetical situation: For example, Recordaría esa fecha si no fuera tan olvidadizo. (I would remember that date if I weren’t so forgetful.)

Expressing a wish or desire: For example, Recordaría los buenos tiempos con más frecuencia. (I wish I would remember the good times more often.)

Expressing a possibility: For example, Si me lo dijeras, lo recordaría. (If you told me, I might remember it.)

Expressing a polite request: For example, ¿Recordarías traer las bebidas a la fiesta? (Would you remember to bring the drinks to the party?)

Expressing doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creo que recordaría eso, fue hace mucho tiempo. (I don’t think I would remember that, it was a long time ago.)

Slang/Idiomatic usage: For example, ¡Recordá no olvidarte de pagar la cuenta! (Remember not to forget to pay the bill! – used humorously or sarcastically)

Examples

Examples of Levantar in the Conditional Mood

Antes de salir de viaje, recordaría empacar una chaqueta por si hace frío. (Before leaving on a trip, I would remember to pack a jacket in case it gets cold.)

En la fiesta, recordarías saludar a todos los invitados para ser cortés. (At the party, you would remember to greet all the guests to be polite.)

Después de ver esa película, recordaría leer el libro en el que se basó. (After watching that movie, I would remember to read the book it was based on.)

Si tuviéramos hijos, recordaríamos enseñarles buenos valores y principios. (If we had children, we would remember to teach them good values and principles.)

En la reunión de trabajo, recordarían presentar los nuevos proyectos a los clientes. (At the work meeting, they would remember to present the new projects to the clients.)

Cuando voy de compras, recordaría hacer una lista para no olvidar nada. (When I go shopping, I would remember to make a list so I don’t forget anything.)

Si fueras a un país nuevo, recordarías aprender algunas frases básicas en el idioma local. (If you were going to a new country, you would remember to learn some basic phrases in the local language.)

Antes de una cita importante, recordaría revisar mi currículum y prepararme bien. (Before an important date, I would remember to review my resume and prepare well.)

En una emergencia, recordarían llamar a los servicios de emergencia de inmediato. (In an emergency, they would remember to call emergency services immediately.)

Cuando voy a un restaurante nuevo, recordaría pedir un platillo típico de la región. (When I go to a new restaurant, I would remember to order a typical dish from the region.)

Si tuvieras que mudarte, recordarías hacer los trámites necesarios con anticipación. (If you had to move, you would remember to do the necessary paperwork in advance.)

Antes de un examen importante, recordaríamos estudiar mucho y descansar bien. (Before an important exam, we would remember to study a lot and rest well.)

Cuando conozco a alguien nuevo, recordaría ser amable y hacer buena impresión. (When I meet someone new, I would remember to be kind and make a good impression.)

Si tuvieras un negocio propio, recordarías atender bien a tus clientes para que regresen. (If you had your own business, you would remember to serve your customers well so they come back.)

Antes de viajar al extranjero, recordarían obtener un seguro de viaje por si acaso. (Before traveling abroad, they would remember to get travel insurance just in case.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Levantar (to lift/raise) 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.