The Conditional Mood of decorar is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations, for example: Si tuvieras más dinero, decorarías tu casa de forma diferente. (If you had more money, you would decorate your house differently.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Decorar (to decorate) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The conditional mood of decorar is used to express hypothetical or potential actions, events, or situations that depend on certain conditions being met.

To decorate or adorn: This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of making something more attractive or ornamental. For example, decoraría la casa con luces navideñas (I would decorate the house with Christmas lights).

To embellish or exaggerate: In a figurative sense, it can mean to add unnecessary details or exaggerate something. For example, siempre decora sus historias para impresionar a los demás (he always embellishes his stories to impress others).

To memorize or learn by heart (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can refer to memorizing or learning something thoroughly. For example, decoraría todo el guión para la obra de teatro (I would memorize the entire script for the play).

Examples

Examples of Decorar in the Conditional Mood

Si decoraría la sala, decoraría con colores brillantes. (If I were to decorate the living room, I would decorate it with bright colors.)

Ellos decorarían la oficina con plantas para crear un ambiente más acogedor. (They would decorate the office with plants to create a cozier atmosphere.)

¿Qué tipo de cortinas decorarías en tu nueva casa? (What kind of curtains would you decorate with in your new home?)

Para la fiesta, decoraríamos con globos y serpentinas. (For the party, we would decorate with balloons and streamers.)

Ustedes decorarían el salón de eventos con flores frescas, ¿verdad? (You would decorate the event hall with fresh flowers, right?)

Si tuviera más dinero, decoraría mi apartamento con muebles de diseño. (If I had more money, I would decorate my apartment with designer furniture.)

Para el baby shower, decoraríamos con ositos de peluche y mantitas. (For the baby shower, we would decorate with teddy bears and blankets.)

¿Cómo decorarías tu oficina en casa para sentirte más productivo? (How would you decorate your home office to feel more productive?)

En Navidad, decoraríamos el árbol con luces y esferas brillantes. (At Christmas, we would decorate the tree with lights and shiny ornaments.)

Para la boda, decorarían la iglesia con flores blancas y velas. (For the wedding, they would decorate the church with white flowers and candles.)

Si decoraría mi habitación, decoraría con pósters de mis bandas favoritas. (If I were to decorate my room, I would decorate it with posters of my favorite bands.)

Ustedes decorarían el patio con luces de colores para las fiestas, ¿no? (You would decorate the patio with colored lights for parties, wouldn’t you?)

Para el Día de los Muertos, decoraríamos con calaveras de azúcar y flores de cempasúchil. (For Day of the Dead, we would decorate with sugar skulls and marigold flowers.)

¿Cómo decorarías tu casa para que se vea más acogedora? (How would you decorate your home to make it look cozier?)

Ellos decorarían la mesa con velas aromáticas y un mantel elegante. (They would decorate the table with scented candles and an elegant tablecloth.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Decorar (to decorate) 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.