The Conditional Mood of reconocer is used to express what you would recognize or acknowledge in a hypothetical situation, for example: Reconocería a mi vecino en cualquier parte. (I would recognize my neighbor anywhere.)

Reconocer is a regular verb in Spanish, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for -er verbs in each tense and mood.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Compartir (to share) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To recognize or identify: For example, Si lo viera, lo reconocería. (If I saw him, I would recognize him.) This meaning implies acknowledging or being able to identify someone or something.

To admit or acknowledge: For example, Reconocería mis errores si fuera necesario. (I would admit my mistakes if necessary.) This usage suggests confessing or conceding something.

To express gratitude (colloquial): For example, ¡Reconocería que me ayudaste mucho! (I would acknowledge that you helped me a lot!) This informal meaning conveys appreciation or recognition of someone’s efforts.

To check or inspect (colloquial): For example, Reconocería el carro antes de comprarlo. (I would inspect the car before buying it.) This slang usage implies thoroughly examining or checking something over.

Examples

Examples of Compartir in the Conditional Mood

Si reconocería a esa persona en la calle, ¿le hablarías? (If you would recognize that person on the street, would you talk to them?)

No reconoceríamos la oportunidad si no estuviéramos atentos. (We wouldn’t recognize the opportunity if we weren’t paying attention.)

Ella reconocería esa canción en cualquier parte. (She would recognize that song anywhere.)

¿Crees que tu jefe reconocería tu arduo trabajo? (Do you think your boss would recognize your hard work?)

Los expertos reconocerían esa pintura como una obra maestra. (The experts would recognize that painting as a masterpiece.)

Aunque haya pasado mucho tiempo, reconocerías a tu mejor amigo de la infancia. (Even though a lot of time has passed, you would recognize your childhood best friend.)

Un verdadero fanático reconocería esa melodía en un instante. (A true fan would recognize that melody in an instant.)

Los críticos reconocerían la influencia de ese artista en su trabajo. (Critics would recognize that artist’s influence in their work.)

Aunque esté disfrazado, reconocerías a tu hermano por su forma de caminar. (Even if he’s in disguise, you would recognize your brother by the way he walks.)

Un buen sommelier reconocería ese vino por su aroma y sabor. (A good sommelier would recognize that wine by its aroma and taste.)

Los arqueólogos reconocerían esos artefactos como pertenecientes a una antigua civilización. (Archaeologists would recognize those artifacts as belonging to an ancient civilization.)

Un buen detective reconocería las pistas que conducen al culpable. (A good detective would recognize the clues that lead to the culprit.)

Aunque esté oscuro, reconocerías la voz de tu madre en cualquier parte. (Even if it’s dark, you would recognize your mother’s voice anywhere.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Compartir (to share) 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.