The Conditional Mood of Sobresalir is used to express what would happen or be the case under certain conditions, for example: Sobresaldría de la multitud si fuera más alto. (I would stand out from the crowd if I were taller.)

Sobresalir is a stem-changing verb, which means the stem vowel changes in certain conjugations. For the Conditional, the stem vowel changes from o to a.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Recaer (to relapse) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of sobresalir is used to express hypothetical or potential situations in the future.

To stand out or protrude: For example, Si fueras más alto, sobresaldrías entre la multitud. (If you were taller, you would stand out in the crowd.)

To excel or be outstanding: For example, Si estudiaras más, sobresaldrías en la clase. (If you studied more, you would excel in the class.) This can also be used figuratively, as in Su talento sobresaldría si tuviera más oportunidades. (Her talent would stand out if she had more opportunities.)

To stick out or protrude (informal): For example, Si no te cuidaras, tu panza sobresaldría de tu camisa. (If you didn’t watch out, your belly would stick out of your shirt.) This usage can be rude or impolite.

To be noticeable or conspicuous: For example, En esa fiesta, sobresaldría si llevaras un vestido rojo. (At that party, you would be noticeable if you wore a red dress.)

Examples

Examples of Recaer in the Conditional Mood

Si sobresaldría en sus estudios, tendría más oportunidades laborales. (If you excelled in your studies, you would have more job opportunities.)

Los atletas de élite sobresaldrían en cualquier deporte que practicaran. (Elite athletes would excel at any sport they practiced.)

Aunque es tímida, sobresaldría en una entrevista de trabajo si se preparara bien. (Although she is shy, she would excel in a job interview if she prepared well.)

El equipo sobresaldría en el torneo si todos dieran lo mejor de sí mismos. (The team would excel in the tournament if everyone gave their best.)

Con su talento natural, sobresaldría en cualquier actividad artística que intentara. (With her natural talent, she would excel at any artistic activity she attempted.)

Si nos esforzáramos más, sobresaldríamos en nuestros respectivos campos. (If we made more effort, we would excel in our respective fields.)

Aunque son principiantes, sobresaldrían en la cocina si siguieran las recetas al pie de la letra. (Although they are beginners, they would excel in the kitchen if they followed the recipes to the letter.)

Con su dedicación, sobresaldría en cualquier proyecto que emprendiera. (With her dedication, she would excel in any project she undertook.)

Si se concentraran más, sobresaldrían en sus estudios sin duda. (If they concentrated more, they would undoubtedly excel in their studies.)

Aunque son nuevos en el negocio, sobresaldrían si siguieran los consejos de los expertos. (Although they are new to the business, they would excel if they followed the advice of experts.)

Con su pasión por el deporte, sobresaldría en cualquier disciplina que practicara. (With her passion for sports, she would excel at any discipline she practiced.)

Si se tomaran el tiempo para practicar, sobresaldrían en su próxima presentación. (If they took the time to practice, they would excel in their next presentation.)

Aunque es un reto, sobresaldría en su nuevo trabajo si se mantuviera enfocado. (Although it’s a challenge, he would excel in his new job if he stayed focused.)

Con su inteligencia y perseverancia, sobresaldríamos en cualquier proyecto que emprendiéramos juntos. (With our intelligence and perseverance, we would excel at any project we undertook together.)

Si se esforzaran más, sobresaldrían en sus respectivos deportes. (If they made more effort, they would excel in their respective sports.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Recaer (to relapse) 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.