Condicionales irreales: si + imperfecto de subjuntivo
Condicionales irreales: si + imperfecto de subjuntivo means “Unreal/hypothetical conditionals: si + past subjunctive, then conditional”. For conditions that are unlikely or contrary to fact in the present, use si + imperfect subjunctive in the 'if' part and the conditional in the result: Si tuviera dinero, viajaría (if I had money, I would travel — but I don't). Formation: Si + imperfecto de subjuntivo, + condicional: Si tuviera dinero, viajaría
Unreal/hypothetical conditionals: si + past subjunctive, then conditional
B2Formation
Si + imperfecto de subjuntivo, + condicional: Si tuviera dinero, viajaría
Explanation
For conditions that are unlikely or contrary to fact in the present, use si + imperfect subjunctive in the 'if' part and the conditional in the result: Si tuviera dinero, viajaría (if I had money, I would travel — but I don't). Compare with real conditions (esg048): those use si + present indicative. Never put a conditional or a present subjunctive directly after si.
Examples
Note
Real vs unreal: Si tengo tiempo, voy (maybe) vs Si tuviera tiempo, iría (but I don't).
FAQ
Condicionales irreales: si + imperfecto de subjuntivo — what does it mean and how is it used?
Unreal/hypothetical conditionals: si + past subjunctive, then conditional. For conditions that are unlikely or contrary to fact in the present, use si + imperfect subjunctive in the 'if' part and the conditional in the result: Si tuviera dinero, viajaría (if I had money, I would travel — but I don't). Compare with real conditions (esg048): those use si + present indicative. Never put a conditional or a present subjunctive directly after si.
Condicionales irreales: si + imperfecto de subjuntivo — how do you form it?
Si + imperfecto de subjuntivo, + condicional: Si tuviera dinero, viajaría
Condicionales irreales: si + imperfecto de subjuntivo — any usage notes?
Real vs unreal: Si tengo tiempo, voy (maybe) vs Si tuviera tiempo, iría (but I don't).