The Conditional Mood of abrir is used to express hypothetical situations, wishes, or possibilities in the present or future, for example: Abriría la ventana si hiciera calor. (I would open the window if it were hot.)

Abrir is a regular verb, meaning its conjugations in the Conditional Mood follow the typical pattern for -ir verbs: remove the infinitive ending and add the corresponding conditional endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Abrir (to open) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To open (something): This is the most common meaning, referring to the action of making something accessible or uncovered. For example, Abriría la puerta si tuviera la llave. (I would open the door if I had the key.)

To start or initiate: In some contexts, abrir can mean to start or initiate something, often in a figurative sense. For example, La empresa abriría una nueva sucursal si tuviera más capital. (The company would open a new branch if it had more capital.)

To reveal or disclose: Abrir can also mean to reveal or disclose something, often in a metaphorical sense. For example, Abriría mi corazón si supiera que no me harías daño. (I would open my heart if I knew you wouldn’t hurt me.)

To create an opportunity: In some cases, abrir can mean to create an opportunity or possibility. For example, Ese trabajo le abriría nuevas puertas en su carrera. (That job would open new doors for their career.)

Slang/Idiomatic usage: In colloquial speech, abrir can be used in various idiomatic expressions, such as abrir los ojos (to become aware or realize something), abrir la boca (to speak or say something, often inappropriately), or abrir el apetito (to stimulate one’s appetite).

Examples

Examples of Abrir in the Conditional Mood

Si abriría la ventana, entraría más aire fresco. (If I would open the window, more fresh air would come in.)

¿Abriríamos la puerta para los invitados o prefieres que toquen el timbre? (Should we open the door for the guests or do you prefer they ring the doorbell?)

Los manifestantes abrirían un camino pacífico hacia el cambio social. (The protesters would open a peaceful path towards social change.)

Después de tantos años, abriría mi corazón a nuevas oportunidades. (After so many years, I would open my heart to new opportunities.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, abriríamos una sucursal en el extranjero. (To be successful in business, we would open a branch abroad.)

Los alpinistas experimentados abrirían una nueva ruta en la montaña. (The experienced mountaineers would open a new route on the mountain.)

En la fiesta, abriríamos una botella de vino para celebrar. (At the party, we would open a bottle of wine to celebrate.)

Después del huracán, abrirían un refugio temporal para las víctimas. (After the hurricane, they would open a temporary shelter for the victims.)

Para avanzar en mi carrera, abriría un negocio en línea. (To advance in my career, I would open an online business.)

Los arqueólogos abrirían cuidadosamente la tumba para estudiarla. (The archaeologists would carefully open the tomb to study it.)

En el restaurante, abriríamos la carta para elegir nuestros platillos. (At the restaurant, we would open the menu to choose our dishes.)

Antes de viajar, abriría una cuenta bancaria para ahorrar. (Before traveling, I would open a bank account to save.)

Después de la tormenta, abrirían un centro de acopio para ayudar a los damnificados. (After the storm, they would open a collection center to help those affected.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Abrir (to open) 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.