The Conditional Mood of pensar is used to express what you would think or consider doing in a hypothetical situation, for example: Pensaría en tomar unas vacaciones. (I would consider taking a vacation.)

Pensar is a regular verb, so its Conditional conjugations follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs by dropping the infinitive ending and adding the corresponding endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Pasar (to pass/happen) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of pensar is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations, possibilities, or wishes related to thinking or considering something.

Considering a possibility: For example, Pensaría en cambiar de trabajo si me ofrecieran un mejor salario. (I would consider changing jobs if they offered me a better salary.)

Expressing a wish or desire: For example, Pensaría en tomar unas vacaciones largas si tuviera más dinero. (I would think about taking a long vacation if I had more money.)

Imagining a hypothetical situation: For example, Si fuera millonario, pensaría en comprar una isla privada. (If I were a millionaire, I would think about buying a private island.)

Expressing uncertainty or doubt (colloquial): For example, Pensaría que estás bromeando, pero tienes una cara muy seria. (I would think you’re joking, but you have a very serious face.)

Expressing an opinion or belief (colloquial): For example, Yo pensaría que es mejor esperar un poco más antes de tomar una decisión. (I would think it’s better to wait a little longer before making a decision.)

Examples

Examples of Pasar in the Conditional Mood

Si pensaría en cambiar de trabajo, buscaría algo más desafiante. (If I were thinking about changing jobs, I would look for something more challenging.)

¿Pensarías en mudarte a otra ciudad para tener nuevas oportunidades? (Would you consider moving to another city for new opportunities?)

Ella pensaría dos veces antes de gastar tanto dinero en unas vacaciones. (She would think twice before spending so much money on a vacation.)

Nosotros pensaríamos en adoptar un perro, pero nuestro apartamento es muy pequeño. (We would consider adopting a dog, but our apartment is too small.)

¿Pensarían en tener otro hijo, o con dos ya es suficiente? (Would you consider having another child, or are two enough?)

Si yo pensaría en volver a estudiar, elegiría algo práctico como programación. (If I were to consider going back to school, I would choose something practical like programming.)

Mis amigos pensarían que estoy loco si decidiera dejar todo y viajar por el mundo. (My friends would think I’m crazy if I decided to leave everything and travel the world.)

¿Pensarías en hacer un curso de cocina? Dicen que es muy divertido. (Would you consider taking a cooking class? They say it’s a lot of fun.)

Ella nunca pensaría en mentir o engañar a nadie. (She would never consider lying or deceiving anyone.)

Nosotros pensaríamos en comprar una casa más grande, pero los precios están por las nubes. (We would consider buying a bigger house, but prices are through the roof.)

¿Pensarían en hacer un viaje de mochileros por Sudamérica? Sería una experiencia increíble. (Would you consider backpacking through South America? It would be an incredible experience.)

Si yo pensaría en cambiar de carrera, estudiaría algo relacionado con el medio ambiente. (If I were to consider changing careers, I would study something related to the environment.)

Mis padres pensarían que me volví loco si les dijera que quiero dejar todo y unirme a un circo. (My parents would think I’ve gone crazy if I told them I want to leave everything and join a circus.)

¿Pensarías en tomar clases de baile? Dicen que es bueno para mantenerse en forma. (Would you consider taking dance classes? They say it’s good for staying in shape.)

Ellos pensarían en invertir en la bolsa, pero tienen miedo de perder su dinero. (They would consider investing in the stock market, but they’re afraid of losing their money.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Pasar (to pass/happen) 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.