The Conditional Mood of Ser is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations in the present or future, for example: Si yo fuera rico, compraría una casa grande. (If I were rich, I would buy a big house.)

Ser is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern across all subjects. You’ll need to memorize the unique forms for this verb in the Conditional Mood.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Ser (to be) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of ser is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations, possibilities, or polite requests.

Expressing hypothetical situations: For example, Si yo fuera rico, compraría una casa grande. (If I were rich, I would buy a big house.)

Expressing possibilities: For example, Sería bueno ir al cine esta noche. (It would be good to go to the movies tonight.)

Making polite requests: For example, ¿Sería tan amable de prestarme su lápiz? (Would you be so kind as to lend me your pencil?)

Expressing uncertainty or doubt: For example, No sé qué sería de mí sin ti. (I don’t know what would become of me without you.)

Expressing wishes or desires: For example, Ojalá fuera más alto. (I wish I were taller.)

Colloquial usage (slang or idiomatic): For example, ¡Esa sería la gozadera! (That would be awesome! – slang for an enjoyable experience.)

Examples

Examples of Ser in the Conditional Mood

Si sería más organizado, mi vida sería mucho más fácil. (If I were more organized, my life would be much easier.)

¿Qué serías si pudieras elegir cualquier profesión? (What would you be if you could choose any profession?)

En una situación hipotética, ¿cómo sería tu reacción? (In a hypothetical situation, how would your reaction be?)

Si seríamos más pacientes, sería más fácil resolver conflictos. (If we were more patient, it would be easier to resolve conflicts.)

¿Cómo serían las cosas si pudieras viajar en el tiempo? (How would things be if you could travel through time?)

Si sería más constante con mi rutina de ejercicio, sería más saludable. (If I were more consistent with my exercise routine, I would be healthier.)

¿Qué serías si no tuvieras que trabajar? (What would you be if you didn’t have to work?)

Si seríamos más conscientes del medio ambiente, el planeta sería un lugar mejor. (If we were more environmentally conscious, the planet would be a better place.)

¿Cómo serían las cosas si pudieras cambiar una decisión importante de tu vida? (How would things be if you could change an important decision in your life?)

Si sería más aventurero, sería más emocionante mi vida. (If I were more adventurous, my life would be more exciting.)

¿Qué serías si pudieras ser cualquier animal? (What would you be if you could be any animal?)

Si seríamos más tolerantes, sería más fácil convivir en armonía. (If we were more tolerant, it would be easier to live in harmony.)

¿Cómo serían las cosas si pudieras predecir el futuro? (How would things be if you could predict the future?)

Si sería más disciplinado, sería más productivo en el trabajo. (If I were more disciplined, I would be more productive at work.)

¿Qué serías si pudieras tener cualquier superpoder? (What would you be if you could have any superpower?)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Ser (to be) 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.