The conditional form of regular verbs
We form the conditional by adding the endings -ei, -esti, -ebbe, -emmo, -este and -ebbero to the infinitive as shown:
- With -are verbs, we drop the final -e from the infinitive and charge the last -a- to an -e-.
Tu abiteresti
Lui/lei abiterebbe
Noi abiteremmo
Voi abitereste
Loro abiterebbero
- With -ere and -ire verbs we simply drop the final -e from the infinitive before adding the relevant ending.
Tu prenderesti
Lui/lei prenderebbe
Noi prenderemmo
Voi prendereste
Loro prenderebbero
Tu dormiresti
Lui/lei dormirebbe
Noi dormiremmo
Voi dormireste
Loro dormirebbero
We use the conditional to:
- Talk about things we would like, using verbs like piacere (to please), desiderare (to desire), essere felici di (to be happy to) or volere (to want):
Mi piacerebbe essere vegetariana. piacere, condizionale presente
I would like to be a vegetarian.
- Ask for things politely:
Riuscirebbe ad aiutarmi, per favore? riuscire, condizionale presente
Could you help me, please?
- For hypothetical or imaginary scenarios:
Maria lavorerebbe in un hotel. lavorare, condizionale presente
Maria would work in a hotel.
- Giving advice:
Consiglierei più sport e una dieta sana. consigliare, condizionale presente
I'd recommend more exercise and a healthy diet.
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