The Conditional Mood of reservar is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, for example: Reservaría una mesa para dos personas. (I would reserve a table for two people.)

Reservar is a regular verb, so its conditional forms follow the standard patterns for verbs ending in -ar.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Reservar (to reserve) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The conditional mood of reservar is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.

To reserve or book something: For example, reservaría una mesa en ese restaurante (I would reserve a table at that restaurant). This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of securing something in advance.

To withhold or keep something for later: For example, me reservaría un poco de dinero para emergencias (I would keep some money aside for emergencies). This usage implies setting something aside or keeping it in reserve.

To be cautious or discreet (colloquial): For example, reservaría mis comentarios sobre ese tema (I would reserve my comments on that topic). In this context, it means to hold back or be careful with one’s words or actions.

To have doubts or reservations (idiomatic): For example, reservaría mis dudas sobre esa propuesta (I would have reservations about that proposal). This idiomatic usage expresses skepticism or uncertainty about something.

Examples

Examples of Reservar in the Conditional Mood

Si tuviera más dinero, reservaría un viaje a las Islas Galápagos. (If I had more money, I would book a trip to the Galapagos Islands.)

Mis amigos reservarían una mesa en ese nuevo restaurante para celebrar mi cumpleaños. (My friends would reserve a table at that new restaurant to celebrate my birthday.)

¿Reservaríamos entradas para el concierto con anticipación o esperamos hasta el último minuto? (Should we book tickets for the concert in advance or wait until the last minute?)

Los padres siempre reservarían un lugar en el campamento de verano para que sus hijos disfrutaran de actividades al aire libre. (Parents would always book a spot at the summer camp so their kids could enjoy outdoor activities.)

En la empresa, reservarían una sala de juntas para las reuniones importantes. (At the company, they would book a meeting room for important meetings.)

Para las vacaciones familiares, reservaríamos un paquete todo incluido en un resort de playa. (For the family vacation, we would book an all-inclusive package at a beach resort.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo reservarían un lugar especial para celebrar el éxito del proyecto. (My coworkers would book a special place to celebrate the success of the project.)

Antes de viajar, reservaría un auto de alquiler para movernos con facilidad. (Before traveling, I would book a rental car to get around easily.)

Para la boda de mi hermana, reservaríamos un salón de eventos con anticipación. (For my sister’s wedding, we would book an event hall in advance.)

Los fanáticos reservarían sus entradas con meses de anticipación para no perderse el concierto de su banda favorita. (Fans would book their tickets months in advance to not miss their favorite band’s concert.)

Cuando voy de viaje, siempre reservaría un tour guiado para conocer los lugares más emblemáticos. (When I travel, I would always book a guided tour to see the most iconic places.)

Para la luna de miel, reservaríamos una suite romántica en un hotel de lujo. (For the honeymoon, we would book a romantic suite at a luxury hotel.)

En el restaurante, reservarías una mesa cerca de la ventana para disfrutar de la vista. (At the restaurant, you would book a table near the window to enjoy the view.)

Para el evento de caridad, reservarían un salón grande para acomodar a todos los asistentes. (For the charity event, they would book a large hall to accommodate all attendees.)

Antes de viajar al extranjero, reservaría un traductor para evitar problemas de comunicación. (Before traveling abroad, I would book a translator to avoid communication problems.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Reservar (to reserve) 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.