Si la lluvia entra por la ventana, la revista puede estropearse.

the window

Breakdown of Si la lluvia entra por la ventana, la revista puede estropearse.

• poder: can
• la lluvia: the rain
• si: if

Questions & Answers about Si la lluvia entra por la ventana, la revista puede estropearse.

Why is it si and not sí?

Because si without an accent means if.

• si = if
• sí = yes or himself/herself/itself in some structures

So in this sentence, Si la lluvia entra... means If the rain comes in...

Why is entra in the present tense?

Spanish often uses the present tense after si when talking about a real or possible condition in the present or future.

So:

• Si la lluvia entra por la ventana... = If the rain comes in through the window...

This is a normal, real possibility, not a hypothetical or impossible situation.

English sometimes uses present tense here too: If it rains / If the rain comes in...

Why is there no subjunctive after si?