The Conditional Mood of prepararse is used to talk about hypothetical or potential situations in the future, for example: Me prepararía para el examen si tuviera más tiempo. (I would prepare for the exam if I had more time.)
Prepararse is a regular verb in Spanish, which means its conjugations in the Conditional follow the same pattern as other verbs ending in -ar.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Pintarse (to paint oneself) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | me pintaría |
Tú | te pintarías |
Él / Ella / Usted | se pintaría |
Nosotros / Nosotras | nos pintaríamos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | se pintarían |
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Usage of Pintarse in the Conditional Mood
The conditional mood of prepararse is used to express hypothetical or potential situations in the future.
To get ready or prepare oneself: For example, Me prepararía para el examen si tuviera más tiempo. (I would prepare for the exam if I had more time.)
To brace oneself: For example, Prepárate, te voy a contar algo increíble. (Brace yourself, I’m going to tell you something incredible.)
To get psyched up (colloquial): For example, ¡Prepárate que esta noche la vamos a romper! (Get psyched up because we’re going to tear it up tonight!)
Examples
Examples of Pintarse in the Conditional Mood
Antes de salir de viaje, me prepararía haciendo una lista de todo lo que necesito llevar. (Before going on a trip, I would prepare by making a list of everything I need to bring.)
Para la fiesta, te prepararías poniéndote tu mejor ropa y arreglándote el cabello. (For the party, you would prepare by putting on your best clothes and styling your hair.)
El equipo se prepararía entrenando duro para el próximo partido. (The team would prepare by training hard for the next game.)
Para el examen final, te prepararías estudiando mucho y descansando bien. (For the final exam, you would prepare by studying a lot and getting plenty of rest.)
Antes de cocinar una comida elaborada, me prepararía consiguiendo todos los ingredientes y utensilios necesarios. (Before cooking an elaborate meal, I would prepare by getting all the necessary ingredients and utensils.)
Antes de ir de camping, te prepararías empacando equipo adecuado y revisando el pronóstico del tiempo. (Before going camping, you would prepare by packing appropriate gear and checking the weather forecast.)
Antes de mudarse a un nuevo lugar, me prepararía investigando el área y haciendo arreglos para el transporte. (Before moving to a new place, I would prepare by researching the area and making transportation arrangements.)
Para una reunión importante en el trabajo, te prepararías revisando los informes relevantes y preparando una agenda clara. (For an important meeting at work, you would prepare by reviewing relevant reports and preparing a clear agenda.)
Para un viaje al extranjero, te prepararías aprendiendo algunas frases básicas en el idioma local y comprando una guía de viaje. (For a trip abroad, you would prepare by learning some basic phrases in the local language and buying a travel guide.)
Antes de una cirugía, me prepararía siguiendo las instrucciones del médico y descansando lo suficiente. (Before surgery, I would prepare by following the doctor’s instructions and getting enough rest.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Pintarse (to paint oneself) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo me pintaría | I would prepare myself |
Tú te pintarías | You would prepare yourself |
Él / Ella / Usted se pintaría | He / She / You would prepare yourself |
Nosotros / Nosotras nos pintaríamos | We would prepare ourselves |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes se pintarían | They / You all would prepare themselves |
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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.