The Conditional Mood of escoger is used to express hypothetical situations or possibilities in the future, for example: Escogerías el vestido rojo si fueras a la fiesta. (You would choose the red dress if you were going to the party.)

Escoger is a regular verb, so its Conditional conjugations follow the typical pattern for -er verbs in Spanish.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Hacerse (to become) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To choose or select: For example, escogería el vestido rojo (I would choose the red dress). This is the most common meaning, referring to making a choice among options.

To pick or elect: For example, lo escogerían como presidente (they would elect him as president). This usage relates to selecting someone or something for a particular role or position.

To opt for (colloquial): For example, escogería quedarme en casa (I would opt to stay home). In informal contexts, it can mean to choose a particular course of action.

To handpick (idiomatic): For example, los escogerían a dedo (they would handpick them). This idiomatic usage implies carefully selecting or favoring certain individuals or items.

Examples

Examples of Hacerse in the Conditional Mood

Si escogería un destino de vacaciones, ¿a dónde irías? (If you could choose a vacation destination, where would you go?)

Entre estos dos restaurantes, yo escogería el más barato. (Between these two restaurants, I would choose the cheaper one.)

Para la cena de aniversario, escogeríamos un lugar elegante y romántico. (For our anniversary dinner, we would choose an elegant and romantic place.)

En una situación difícil, escogería ser honesto aunque duela. (In a difficult situation, I would choose to be honest even if it hurts.)

Si pudiera cambiar de carrera, escogerías algo más creativo o práctico? (If you could change careers, would you choose something more creative or practical?)

Para el regalo de cumpleaños de mamá, escogerían algo hecho a mano. (For mom’s birthday gift, they would choose something handmade.)

Entre las opciones de transporte, escogería viajar en tren por la comodidad. (Among the transportation options, I would choose to travel by train for the comfort.)

Para aprender un nuevo idioma, escogeríamos uno que se hable en muchos países. (To learn a new language, we would choose one that is spoken in many countries.)

Para mejorar mi salud, escogería hacer más ejercicio y comer más verduras. (To improve my health, I would choose to exercise more and eat more vegetables.)

Para un evento importante, escogeríamos un atuendo elegante pero cómodo. (For an important event, we would choose an elegant but comfortable outfit.)

Entre las opciones de suscripción, escogería el plan más económico por ahora. (Among the subscription options, I would choose the most economical plan for now.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Hacerse (to become) 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.