The Conditional Mood of Demostrar is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, for example: Demostraría mi habilidad si tuviera la oportunidad. (I would demonstrate my ability if I had the opportunity.)

Demostrar is a regular verb, meaning its conjugations in the Conditional Mood follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs in Spanish.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Actuar (to act) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To show or demonstrate: For example, demostraría cómo hacer una tortilla española (I would demonstrate how to make a Spanish omelette). This is the most common meaning, indicating the willingness or ability to prove or exhibit something.

To prove or establish: For example, demostraría mi inocencia en el juicio (I would prove my innocence in the trial). This meaning suggests providing evidence or arguments to validate a claim or fact.

To manifest or display: For example, el equipo demostraría su habilidad en el partido (the team would display their ability in the match). This usage implies exhibiting or making something evident through actions or performance.

To show affection or care (colloquial): For example, le demostraría mi amor con un gran abrazo (I would show my love with a big hug). In informal contexts, it can mean expressing feelings or emotions through gestures or actions.

Examples

Examples of Actuar in the Conditional Mood

Si demostraría más confianza, probablemente tendría más éxito en las entrevistas de trabajo. (If you demonstrated more confidence, you’d probably have more success in job interviews.)

Para aprobar el examen de manejo, demostraríamos nuestras habilidades de conducción en condiciones reales. (To pass the driving test, we would demonstrate our driving skills in real conditions.)

Los manifestantes demostrarían su descontento con el gobierno mediante una protesta pacífica. (The protesters would demonstrate their discontent with the government through a peaceful protest.)

En la clase de cocina, demostraría cómo hacer una salsa perfecta para acompañar las enchiladas. (In the cooking class, I would demonstrate how to make a perfect sauce to accompany the enchiladas.)

Para obtener una beca deportiva, demostrarías tus habilidades atléticas excepcionales en las pruebas. (To get a sports scholarship, you would demonstrate your exceptional athletic abilities in the trials.)

En la reunión de negocios, los ejecutivos demostrarían los nuevos productos con una presentación multimedia. (In the business meeting, the executives would demonstrate the new products with a multimedia presentation.)

Durante la audición de baile, demostraríamos nuestros movimientos de salsa con mucha pasión y energía. (During the dance audition, we would demonstrate our salsa moves with a lot of passion and energy.)

Para convencer a los inversionistas, demostrarían el potencial de su idea innovadora con prototipos funcionales. (To convince investors, they would demonstrate the potential of their innovative idea with functional prototypes.)

En la feria de ciencias, los estudiantes demostrarían cómo funciona un volcán con un modelo a escala. (At the science fair, the students would demonstrate how a volcano works with a scale model.)

Para impresionar a su familia, demostraría sus habilidades culinarias preparando una cena gourmet. (To impress their family, they would demonstrate their culinary skills by preparing a gourmet dinner.)

En el taller de manualidades, demostraríamos cómo hacer adornos navideños con materiales reciclados. (At the craft workshop, we would demonstrate how to make Christmas ornaments with recycled materials.)

Para celebrar el Día de la Tierra, los activistas demostrarían técnicas de jardinería sostenible en un parque local. (To celebrate Earth Day, the activists would demonstrate sustainable gardening techniques in a local park.)

En la clase de yoga, el instructor demostraría las posturas correctas para evitar lesiones. (In the yoga class, the instructor would demonstrate the correct poses to avoid injuries.)

Para promover su nuevo libro, el autor demostraría su técnica de escritura creativa en un taller literario. (To promote their new book, the author would demonstrate their creative writing technique in a literary workshop.)

En la feria de artesanías, los artesanos demostrarían sus habilidades tradicionales de tejido y alfarería. (At the craft fair, the artisans would demonstrate their traditional weaving and pottery skills.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Actuar (to act) 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.