The Conditional Mood of maquillarse is used to talk about hypothetical or imagined situations related to putting on makeup, for example: Me maquillaría para la fiesta si tuviera más tiempo. (I would put on makeup for the party if I had more time.)

Maquillarse is a regular verb, so its conditional conjugations follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs in the Latin American Spanish dialect.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Merendar (to have a snack) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of maquillarse is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations related to applying makeup.

Expressing a desire or wish: For example, Me maquillaría para la fiesta si tuviera tiempo. (I would put on makeup for the party if I had time.)

Making a polite request: For example, ¿Te maquillarías para la boda? (Would you put on makeup for the wedding?)

Expressing uncertainty or doubt: For example, No sé si me maquillaría para la entrevista. (I don’t know if I would put on makeup for the interview.)

Expressing a hypothetical situation: For example, Si fuera modelo, me maquillaría todos los días. (If I were a model, I would put on makeup every day.)

Slang/Idiomatic usage: In some Latin American contexts, maquillarse can be used figuratively to mean “to embellish or exaggerate something,” for example, No te maquilles tanto, solo dime la verdad. (Don’t embellish it so much, just tell me the truth.)

Examples

Examples of Merendar in the Conditional Mood

Antes de salir, me maquillaría un poco para verme más presentable. (Before going out, I would put on some makeup to look more presentable.)

¿Te maquillarías para la fiesta o prefieres ir al natural? (Would you put on makeup for the party or do you prefer to go natural?)

Para las entrevistas de trabajo, maquillaría mi rostro de manera sutil y profesional. (For job interviews, I would apply subtle and professional makeup.)

Aunque no es necesario, algunas mujeres se maquillarían antes de salir, incluso para hacer mandados. (Although it’s not necessary, some women would put on makeup before going out, even to run errands.)

En el teatro, los actores se maquillarían de acuerdo con sus personajes y la iluminación del escenario. (In the theater, actors would apply makeup according to their characters and the stage lighting.)

Para las fotos de la boda, maquillaría a la novia de manera que luzca radiante y natural. (For the wedding photos, I would apply the bride’s makeup so she looks radiant and natural.)

Algunas celebridades se maquillarían en exceso, pero eso puede verse artificial. (Some celebrities would wear too much makeup, but that can look artificial.)

En el programa de concursos, los participantes se maquillarían antes de salir al escenario. (On the game show, the contestants would put on makeup before going on stage.)

Para verte más despierta en la mañana, te maquillarías con colores brillantes y luminosos. (To look more awake in the morning, you would apply bright and luminous makeup colors.)

Aunque no es obligatorio, algunas mujeres se maquillarían antes de ir al trabajo. (Although it’s not required, some women would put on makeup before going to work.)

Para verte más bronceada sin tomar el sol, te maquillarías con polvos y bronceadores. (To look more tanned without sun exposure, you would apply powders and bronzers.)

En el video musical, la cantante se maquillaría de manera extravagante y llamativa. (In the music video, the singer would wear extravagant and eye-catching makeup.)

Para ocultar las imperfecciones, maquillaría tu rostro con bases y correctores. (To conceal imperfections, I would apply foundations and concealers to your face.)

Aunque no es necesario, algunos hombres se maquillarían para eventos especiales. (Although it’s not necessary, some men would wear makeup for special events.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Merendar (to have a snack) 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.