Si hace sol, vamos a la playa.
English: If it is sunny, we go to the beach.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Expresiones de causa, consecuencia, finalidad, condición y tiempo
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Spanish, 'expresiones de condición' are phrases or structures used to talk about situations that depend on something else happening. They are often used to express 'if' or 'unless' situations.
When to use it
Use these expressions when you want to talk about possible situations, plans, or consequences that depend on a condition. For example, to say what will happen if something else happens.
Key forms
- Si + presente, presente: Si estudias, aprendes.
- Si + presente, futuro: Si llueve, iremos al cine.
- Si + presente, imperativo: Si tienes tiempo, ven conmigo.
- A menos que + subjuntivo: No salgo a menos que termine mi tarea.
Examples
Si tienes hambre, come algo.
English: If you are hungry, eat something.
Iré si tú vienes.
English: I will go if you come.
No salgo a menos que termines.
English: I won’t go out unless you finish.
Tips
- Remember to use the present tense after 'si' for real or possible situations.
- Do not use the future tense right after 'si'. Use the present tense instead.
- With 'a menos que', use the subjunctive form after it.
Exceptions and edge cases
- For unreal or hypothetical conditions, Spanish uses different tenses (like 'si + imperfecto de subjuntivo, condicional'), which are more advanced.