The Conditional Mood of Preguntar is used to express what you would ask in a hypothetical situation, for example: Te preguntaría dónde vives. (I would ask you where you live.)

Preguntar is a regular verb, meaning its conjugations in the Conditional follow the same pattern as other verbs with the same infinitive ending.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Desayunar (to have breakfast) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of preguntar is used to express hypothetical situations, polite requests, and uncertainty about the future.

Hypothetical situations: For example, Si tuviera más dinero, le preguntaría si quiere salir a cenar. (If I had more money, I would ask her if she wants to go out for dinner.)

Polite requests: For example, ¿Me preguntarías la hora, por favor? (Could you ask me the time, please?)

Uncertainty about the future: For example, No sé si le preguntaría eso. (I don’t know if I would ask him that.)

Slang/Idiomatic: ¿Qué me preguntarías? can be used colloquially to mean “What do you want from me?” or “What are you getting at?”

Examples

Examples of Desayunar in the Conditional Mood

Si tuvieras la oportunidad de preguntarías a un experto sobre inversiones, ¿qué le preguntarías? (If you had the chance to ask an investment expert, what would you ask them?)

Antes de viajar a un nuevo país, preguntaría sobre las costumbres locales para no ofender a nadie. (Before traveling to a new country, I would ask about local customs so as not to offend anyone.)

En la reunión de personal, preguntaríamos sobre los nuevos beneficios para los empleados. (At the staff meeting, we would ask about the new employee benefits.)

Si tuviera la oportunidad, preguntaría a un político sobre sus planes para abordar el cambio climático. (If I had the chance, I would ask a politician about their plans to address climate change.)

Antes de comprar un coche nuevo, preguntarían sobre el rendimiento de combustible y las características de seguridad. (Before buying a new car, they would ask about fuel efficiency and safety features.)

En la cena familiar, preguntaríamos a los abuelos sobre cómo era la vida cuando eran jóvenes. (At the family dinner, we would ask the grandparents what life was like when they were young.)

Si pudiera preguntarle algo a un famoso, le preguntaría sobre su rutina diaria y cómo maneja el estrés. (If I could ask a celebrity something, I would ask them about their daily routine and how they handle stress.)

Antes de aceptar un nuevo trabajo, preguntaría sobre las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo profesional. (Before accepting a new job, I would ask about opportunities for professional growth and development.)

En una cita, preguntarías sobre los intereses y aficiones de la otra persona para conocerla mejor. (On a date, you would ask about the other person’s interests and hobbies to get to know them better.)

Si tuviera la oportunidad de preguntarle algo a un chef famoso, le preguntaría sobre sus técnicas de cocina favoritas. (If I had the chance to ask a famous chef something, I would ask them about their favorite cooking techniques.)

Antes de comprar una casa nueva, preguntarían sobre el vecindario y las escuelas cercanas. (Before buying a new house, they would ask about the neighborhood and nearby schools.)

En una entrevista de trabajo, preguntaría sobre la cultura de la empresa y las oportunidades de equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal. (In a job interview, I would ask about the company culture and opportunities for work-life balance.)

Si pudiera preguntarle algo a un científico, le preguntaría sobre los últimos avances en su campo de investigación. (If I could ask a scientist something, I would ask them about the latest advancements in their field of research.)

Antes de contratar a un contratista para renovar su casa, preguntarían sobre su experiencia y referencias previas. (Before hiring a contractor to renovate their home, they would ask about their experience and previous references.)

En una reunión de padres y maestros, preguntaríamos sobre las fortalezas y áreas de mejora de nuestros hijos. (At a parent-teacher meeting, we would ask about our children’s strengths and areas for improvement.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Desayunar (to have breakfast) 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.