The Conditional Mood of cubrir is used to express hypothetical situations or possibilities, for example: Cubriría la mesa con un mantel rojo. (I would cover the table with a red tablecloth.)

Cubrir is a regular verb in Spanish, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ir.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Cubrir (to cover) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To cover or protect: For example, Cubriría la mesa con un mantel (I would cover the table with a tablecloth). This meaning can also extend to concepts like insuring or financing something: La compañía cubriría los gastos médicos (The company would cover the medical expenses).

To fulfill or satisfy: For example, Este trabajo cubriría todas mis necesidades (This job would fulfill all my needs). It can also mean to replace someone: Yo cubriría su turno mientras está de vacaciones (I would cover their shift while they’re on vacation).

To travel or traverse (a distance): For example, Cubriríamos 500 kilómetros en un día (We would cover 500 kilometers in a day).

To report or provide coverage (journalism): For example, Nuestro equipo cubriría el evento (Our team would cover the event).

Colloquially, to deceive or lie: For example, No me cubriría con una mentira tan obvia (I wouldn’t cover myself with such an obvious lie). This usage can have a slightly rude or vulgar connotation.

Examples

Examples of Cubrir in the Conditional Mood

Si mi jefe cubriría mis vacaciones, no me enojaría tanto. (If my boss would cover my vacation, I wouldn’t get so upset.)

Cuando mi hermana cubriría la cena, ella se enojaría si no la ayudábamos. (When my sister would cook dinner, she would get upset if we didn’t help her.)

Los vecinos se enojarían si cubriríamos mucho ruido por la noche. (The neighbors would get upset if we made too much noise at night.)

¿Te enojarías si cubriría el pago de la renta este mes? (Would you get upset if I covered the rent payment this month?)

Mamá se enojaría si cubriríamos la casa de desorden. (Mom would get upset if we made a mess of the house.)

Los fans se enojarían si el equipo cubriría mal en el partido. (The fans would get upset if the team performed poorly in the game.)

¿Te enojarías si cubriría tu turno en el trabajo? (Would you get upset if I covered your shift at work?)

Ella se enojaría si su novio cubriría una cita importante. (She would get upset if her boyfriend missed an important date.)

Los manifestantes se enojarían si la policía cubriría la protesta con fuerza. (The protesters would get upset if the police cracked down on the protest with force.)

¿Te enojarías si cubriría el costo de las vacaciones familiares? (Would you get upset if I covered the cost of the family vacation?)

Mi amigo se enojaría si yo cubriría sus errores en el trabajo. (My friend would get upset if I covered up his mistakes at work.)

Los niños se enojarían si sus padres cubrirían la verdad sobre Santa Claus. (The kids would get upset if their parents revealed the truth about Santa Claus.)

¿Te enojarías si cubriría la cuenta de la cena? (Would you get upset if I covered the dinner bill?)

El gobierno se enojaría si los medios cubrirían noticias falsas. (The government would get upset if the media covered fake news.)

Tus amigos se enojarían si cubrirías sus secretos. (Your friends would get upset if you revealed their secrets.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Cubrir (to cover) 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.