The conditional tense expresses hypothetical situations—things that would happen. It is perfect for imagining ideal scenarios, pitching business ventures, or weighing risks and investments.
Forming the Conditional
To form the conditional of a regular verb, add the ending directly to the full infinitive (like investir, exportar, or vender). The endings are the same for all three verb groups (-ar, -er, and -ir):
| Pronoun | Ending | Example (investir) |
|---|---|---|
| eu | -ria | investiria |
| tu | -rias | investirias |
| ele / ela / você | -ria | investiria |
| nós | -ríamos | investiríamos |
| eles / elas / vocês | -riam | investiriam |
Notice that the *eu and ele/ela/você forms are identical.*
| I would invest in a new market. | Eu investiria num mercado novo. |
| Would you accept this risk? | Aceitarias este risco? |
| He would create a fantastic product for the brand. | Ele criaria um produto fantástico para a marca. |
| The company would invest in the new factory. | A empresa investiria na fábrica nova. |
Setting the Condition
You will often see the conditional paired with phrases that establish the hypothetical scenario.
| Without the factory, I would not export anything. | Sem a fábrica, eu não exportaria nada. |
| With this profit, she would buy the bank. | Com este lucro, ela compraria o banco. |
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