The Conditional Mood of Averiguar is used to express what you would find out or investigate under certain conditions or hypothetical situations, for example: Averiguaría la verdad sobre ese asunto. (I would find out the truth about that matter.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Construir (to build) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To find out or determine: For example, averiguaría los detalles del viaje. (I would find out the details of the trip.) This is one of the most common uses, referring to the act of investigating or discovering information.

To verify or confirm: For example, averiguaríamos si la información es correcta. (We would verify if the information is correct.) It can imply checking the accuracy or truthfulness of something.

To inquire or ask about (colloquial): For example, averiguaría por el precio de las entradas. (I would inquire about the price of the tickets.) In informal contexts, it can mean to ask or inquire about something.

To figure out or solve (colloquial): For example, no averiguaría cómo arreglar esta computadora. (I wouldn’t figure out how to fix this computer.) It can informally refer to solving a problem or figuring something out.

Examples

Examples of Construir in the Conditional Mood

Antes de viajar a un nuevo país, averiguaría sobre las costumbres locales. (Before traveling to a new country, I would find out about the local customs.)

Si tuvieras una cita importante, averiguarías la mejor ruta para llegar a tiempo, ¿verdad? (If you had an important appointment, you would find out the best route to arrive on time, right?)

Los periodistas averiguarían todos los detalles antes de publicar un artículo sobre un evento importante. (Journalists would find out all the details before publishing an article about a major event.)

Cuando conozco a alguien nuevo, averiguaría sus intereses para tener temas de conversación. (When I meet someone new, I would find out their interests to have conversation topics.)

Antes de comenzar un nuevo trabajo, averiguaríamos sobre la cultura de la empresa. (Before starting a new job, we would find out about the company culture.)

Si tuvieras que mudarte a otra ciudad, averiguarías sobre el costo de vida, ¿no? (If you had to move to another city, you would find out about the cost of living, wouldn’t you?)

Los estudiantes averiguarían los requisitos antes de inscribirse en un programa de estudios. (Students would find out the requirements before enrolling in a study program.)

Cuando planeas unas vacaciones, averiguarías sobre los mejores lugares para visitar. (When planning a vacation, you would find out about the best places to visit.)

Antes de invertir en una nueva empresa, los inversionistas averiguarían sobre su historial financiero. (Before investing in a new company, investors would find out about its financial history.)

Si tuvieras que contratar a alguien, averiguarías sobre sus habilidades y experiencia, ¿cierto? (If you had to hire someone, you would find out about their skills and experience, right?)

Cuando organizas una fiesta, averiguaríamos sobre las preferencias de los invitados. (When organizing a party, we would find out about the guests’ preferences.)

Los padres averiguarían sobre las actividades extracurriculares antes de inscribir a sus hijos. (Parents would find out about extracurricular activities before enrolling their children.)

Si tuvieras que comprar un carro nuevo, averiguarías sobre los modelos más confiables, ¿verdad? (If you had to buy a new car, you would find out about the most reliable models, right?)

Antes de comenzar un nuevo proyecto, averiguaríamos sobre los recursos necesarios. (Before starting a new project, we would find out about the necessary resources.)

Cuando buscas un nuevo lugar para vivir, averiguarías sobre la seguridad del vecindario. (When looking for a new place to live, you would find out about the safety of the neighborhood.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Construir (to build) 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.