The Conditional Mood of probar is used to express what you would do under certain circumstances, for example: Probaría esa comida nueva si no fuera tan cara. (I would try that new food if it weren’t so expensive.)

Probar is a regular verb in Spanish, which means its conjugations in the Conditional follow the same pattern as similar verbs ending in -ar.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Probar (to try/test) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The conditional mood of probar is used to express hypothetical situations, wishes, or possibilities in the future.

To try or test something: For example, probaría ese nuevo restaurante (I would try that new restaurant). This meaning suggests a willingness to experience or evaluate something.

To taste or sample food/drink: For example, probaría ese vino tinto (I would taste that red wine). This usage relates to experiencing flavors.

To attempt or give something a try: For example, probaría a resolver ese problema (I would try to solve that problem). This conveys a willingness to make an effort.

To put on clothes (colloquial): For example, probaría esa camisa nueva (I would try on that new shirt). This informal usage suggests trying on garments.

To experience or go through something (colloquial): For example, probaría la vida en el campo (I would experience/try country life). This idiomatic usage implies trying out a new lifestyle or situation.

Examples

Examples of Probar in the Conditional Mood

Si tuviera que probaría un nuevo restaurante, probaría describirlo con detalles a mis amigos. (If I had to try a new restaurant, I would try to describe it in detail to my friends.)

Después de ver la nueva película, probaríamos describirla en nuestro blog de cine. (After watching the new movie, we would try to describe it on our movie blog.)

Para el trabajo de clase, probarías describir tu día típico con palabras vívidas. (For the class assignment, you would try to describe your typical day with vivid words.)

Si fueran a viajar, probarían describir los lugares que visitaron con entusiasmo. (If they were going to travel, they would try to describe the places they visited with enthusiasm.)

Cuando conozco a alguien nuevo, probaría describirme de una manera honesta y amigable. (When I meet someone new, I would try to describe myself in an honest and friendly way.)

En la reunión de trabajo, probaríamos describir nuestras ideas con claridad y confianza. (In the work meeting, we would try to describe our ideas clearly and confidently.)

Para ayudar a la policía, el testigo probaría describir al sospechoso con todos los detalles posibles. (To help the police, the witness would try to describe the suspect with as many details as possible.)

En la clase de arte, probarías describir la pintura con un lenguaje creativo y expresivo. (In the art class, you would try to describe the painting with creative and expressive language.)

Si tuvieran que presentar un nuevo producto, probarían describirlo de una manera atractiva y persuasiva. (If they had to present a new product, they would try to describe it in an attractive and persuasive way.)

Cuando cuento una historia graciosa, probaría describirla con detalles divertidos para hacer reír a mis amigos. (When I tell a funny story, I would try to describe it with amusing details to make my friends laugh.)

En la clase de cocina, el chef probaría describir cada paso de la receta con precisión. (In the cooking class, the chef would try to describe each step of the recipe precisely.)

Si tuvieran la oportunidad, probarían describir sus sueños y ambiciones con pasión. (If they had the opportunity, they would try to describe their dreams and ambitions with passion.)

Cuando escribo un ensayo, probaría describir mis argumentos de manera lógica y convincente. (When I write an essay, I would try to describe my arguments in a logical and convincing way.)

En una entrevista de trabajo, probarías describir tus habilidades y experiencia de forma clara y concisa. (In a job interview, you would try to describe your skills and experience clearly and concisely.)

Si tuvieran que dar instrucciones, probarían describirlas paso a paso para evitar confusiones. (If they had to give instructions, they would try to describe them step by step to avoid confusion.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Probar (to try/test) 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.