Atravesar Conditional Mood in Latin American Spanish

The Conditional Mood of nacer is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations in the future, for example: Si yo naciera en otro país, aprendería otros idiomas. (If I were born in another country, I would learn other languages.)

Nacer is a regular verb in Spanish, which means its conjugations in the Conditional follow the same pattern as other verbs with infinitives ending in -cer.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Atravesar (to cross) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

Pronoun Conjugation
Yoatravesaría
atravesarías
Él / Ella / Ustedatravesaría
Nosotros / Nosotrasatravesaríamos
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedesatravesarían

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Usage of Atravesar in the Conditional Mood

The conditional mood of nacer is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations related to being born.

Hypothetical birth: For example, Nacería en una familia rica (I would be born into a wealthy family). This expresses an imagined scenario about one’s birth circumstances.

Rebirth or new beginning: For example, Nacería de nuevo como una persona diferente (I would be reborn as a different person). This conveys the idea of starting over or having a fresh start in life.

Metaphorical usage: For example, Una nueva idea nacería en su mente (A new idea would be born in their mind). This metaphorically describes the emergence or creation of something new, like a concept or project.

Slang/Idiomatic: For example, ¿Dónde naciste, en una cochera? (Where were you born, in a garage?). This rude expression questions someone’s intelligence or manners in a derogatory way.

Examples

Examples of Atravesar in the Conditional Mood

Si nacería en otro país, me gustaría conocer sus tradiciones. (If I were born in another country, I’d like to learn about its traditions.)

Aunque nacerías en una familia humilde, podrías lograr grandes cosas con esfuerzo. (Even if you were born into a humble family, you could achieve great things with effort.)

Dicen que si nacería bajo el signo de Acuario, nacería con un espíritu libre. (They say if I were born under the Aquarius sign, I would be born with a free spirit.)

Si naceríamos en la época de la revolución industrial, nuestras vidas serían muy diferentes. (If we were born during the Industrial Revolution, our lives would be very different.)

Aunque nacerían en un pueblo pequeño, tendrían la oportunidad de viajar por el mundo. (Even if they were born in a small town, they would have the opportunity to travel the world.)

Si nacería de nuevo, me gustaría tener más paciencia y ser más comprensivo. (If I were born again, I’d like to be more patient and understanding.)

Dicen que si nacerías en una familia adinerada, tendrías acceso a las mejores oportunidades. (They say if you were born into a wealthy family, you’d have access to the best opportunities.)

Si nacería en una época de conflicto, lucharía por la paz y la justicia. (If I were born during a time of conflict, I would fight for peace and justice.)

Aunque naceríamos en diferentes culturas, podríamos encontrar puntos en común. (Even if we were born into different cultures, we could find common ground.)

Si nacerían en una familia de artistas, probablemente desarrollarían talentos creativos. (If they were born into a family of artists, they would likely develop creative talents.)

Si nacería con una discapacidad, no me rendiría y superaría los obstáculos. (If I were born with a disability, I wouldn’t give up and would overcome obstacles.)

Dicen que si nacerías en un país en desarrollo, valorarías más las oportunidades educativas. (They say if you were born in a developing country, you would value educational opportunities more.)

Si nacería en una familia numerosa, aprendería a compartir y cooperar desde pequeño. (If I were born into a large family, I would learn to share and cooperate from a young age.)

Aunque naceríamos en diferentes épocas, compartiríamos el deseo de un mundo mejor. (Even if we were born in different eras, we would share the desire for a better world.)

Si nacerían en una región remota, apreciarían más la belleza natural que los rodea. (If they were born in a remote region, they would appreciate the natural beauty around them more.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Atravesar (to cross) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

Spanish English
Yo atravesaría I would be born
Tú atravesarías You would be born
Él / Ella / Usted atravesaría He / She / You would be born
Nosotros / Nosotras atravesaríamos We would be born
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes atravesarían They / You all would be born

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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.