The Conditional Mood of atreverse is used to express what you would dare to do under certain circumstances, for example: Me atrevería a decirle la verdad. (I would dare to tell him the truth.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Atreverse (to dare) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The conditional mood of atreverse expresses what would happen if a certain condition were met. It’s often used to convey hypothetical situations, polite requests, or to express uncertainty.

To dare or venture: This is the most common meaning, expressing the willingness to do something despite potential risks or difficulties. Por ejemplo, me atrevería a hablar con el jefe sobre el problema. (For example, I would dare to speak with the boss about the problem.)

To have the courage or audacity: Similar to the previous meaning, but with a stronger emphasis on boldness or even rudeness. ¿Cómo te atreverías a decirle eso a tu madre? (How would you dare to say that to your mother?)

To venture an opinion or guess: Used when making a tentative statement or hypothesis. Me atrevería a decir que el problema es la falta de comunicación. (I would venture to say that the problem is a lack of communication.)

To dare (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can be used as a challenge or provocation. ¿Te atreverías a saltar desde ese puente? (Would you dare to jump from that bridge?)

Examples

Examples of Atreverse in the Conditional Mood

¿Te atreverías a saltar en paracaídas? (Would you dare to go skydiving?)

No me atrevería a conducir tan rápido en esta carretera. (I wouldn’t dare to drive so fast on this road.)

En una situación de emergencia, se atreverían a ayudar a un extraño? (In an emergency situation, would they dare to help a stranger?)

Los niños se atreverían a comer insectos por una apuesta. (The kids would dare to eat insects for a bet.)

¿Nos atreveríamos a decirle la verdad a nuestro jefe? (Would we dare to tell our boss the truth?)

Aunque tenga miedo, me atrevería a enfrentar mis temores. (Even though I’m afraid, I would dare to face my fears.)

En una fiesta, te atreverías a bailar en frente de todos? (At a party, would you dare to dance in front of everyone?)

Los alpinistas más experimentados se atreverían a escalar esa montaña peligrosa. (The most experienced mountain climbers would dare to climb that dangerous mountain.)

Si tuviera la oportunidad, me atrevería a viajar sola por el mundo. (If I had the chance, I would dare to travel the world alone.)

¿Os atreveríais a probar esa comida exótica? (Would you dare to try that exotic food?)

Aunque parezca una locura, se atreverían a renunciar a sus trabajos y comenzar un nuevo negocio. (Even though it seems crazy, they would dare to quit their jobs and start a new business.)

En una emergencia, te atreverías a romper una ventana para escapar? (In an emergency, would you dare to break a window to escape?)

Los jóvenes se atreverían a hacer bromas pesadas en la escuela. (The young people would dare to play mean pranks at school.)

Si tuviera más confianza, me atrevería a hablar en público sin miedo. (If I had more confidence, I would dare to speak in public without fear.)

Ante una injusticia, nos atreveríamos a defender a la víctima. (In the face of injustice, we would dare to defend the victim.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Atreverse (to dare) 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.