Si Clauses (If-Clauses) (Leaving Cert Spanish): Flashcards
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Si clauses definition
Si clauses definition
Conditional sentences that express what might happen under certain circumstances
Main types of si clauses
Main types of si clauses
SPF (likely conditions) and SIC (hypothetical conditions)
SPF pattern (likely conditions)
SPF pattern (likely conditions)
Si + present + future
SIC pattern (unlikely/hypothetical)
SIC pattern (unlikely/hypothetical)
Si + imperfect subjunctive + conditional
Tense after si in likely conditions
Tense after si in likely conditions
Present tense
Tense after si in unlikely conditions
Tense after si in unlikely conditions
Imperfect subjunctive
Tenses never used after si
Tenses never used after si
Future or conditional
If it's sunny, I will go to the beach
If it's sunny, I will go to the beach
Si hace sol, iré a la playa
If it were sunny, I would go to the beach
If it were sunny, I would go to the beach
Si hiciera sol, iría a la playa
If I'm thirsty, I will drink a glass of water
If I'm thirsty, I will drink a glass of water
Si tengo sed, beberé un vaso de agua
If she had money, she would go to the concert
If she had money, she would go to the concert
Si tuviera dinero, ella iría al concierto
Si clause order flexibility
Si clause order flexibility
Clauses can be swapped without changing meaning