El segundo condicional en inglés se utiliza para hablar de situaciones hipotéticas, improbables o que no son reales en el presente o futuro.
Estas son algunos ejemplos de oraciones con el second conditional
- If we had more time, we would visit more places.
- If I knew his address, I would send him a letter.
- If she worked harder, she would get better grades.
- If we didn’t have to work tomorrow, we would go to the beach.
- If I had more money, I could travel around the world.
- If she spoke French, she could work in Paris.
- If I were taller, I could play basketball.
- If we had a bigger kitchen, we could cook together.
Estructura del Second Conditional
La estructura básica del segundo condicional es la siguiente:
| Pasado Simple | If I won the lottery |
| Oración con Would | I would buy a new house |
También podemos usar el verbo modal “could” en las oraciones con el second conditional
| Pasado Simple | If I won the lottery |
| Oración con Would | I could buy a new house |
Usos del Second Conditional
Se usa cuando hablamos de cosas que no son ciertas o muy improbables ahora.
- If I were rich, I would travel around the world.
(Si fuera rico, viajaría por el mundo.)
Usamos la estructura “If I were you…” para dar recomendaciones o consejos en Inglés.
- If I were you, I would talk to the teacher.
(Si yo fuera tú, hablaría con el profesor.)
Oraciones con el Segundo Condicional en Inglés
Estas son 4 oraciones afirmativas con el segundo condicional:
- If I had a million dollars, I would travel around the world.
- If she studied harder, she would pass the exam.
- If we lived in a bigger house, we would have a guest room.
- If he knew the answer, he would tell us.
Estas son 4 oraciones negativas con el segundo condicional:
- If I didn’t have to work, I wouldn’t stay at home all day.
- If she weren’t so busy, she wouldn’t miss the party.
- If they didn’t play football, they wouldn’t be so fit.
- If we didn’t have a car, we wouldn’t be able to travel.
Estas son 4 oraciones interrogativas con el segundo condicional:
- If you had the chance, would you move to another country?
- If he knew the truth, would he forgive me?
- If we offered her the job, would she accept it?
- If I told you the secret, would you keep it?