If Clauses
When do you use If clauses with a past subjunctive verb in the if (dependent) clause, and a conditional verb in the conclusion (independent clause)?
1. Contrary to fact 2. Unlikely to occur
When do you use If clauses with a verb form in the indicative in both the if (dependent) clause and the conclusion (independent clause)?
1. Factual situation 2. Likely to occur
If I save 200 dollars more, I will travel to that country.
Si ahorro 200 dólares más, viajaré a ese país.
If you have so much money, you can travel to Uruguay.
Si tienes tanto dinero, puedes viajar a Uruguay
If you had the money, would you go to Uruguay?
Si tuvieras el dinero, ¿irías a Uruguay?
If I paid for your ticket, would you go with me?
Si yo pagara tu boleto, ¿irías conmigo?
I've already saved more than $2,000 for my vacation.
Ya he ahorrado más de 2.000 dólares para mis vacaciones.
What is "If you had the money, would you go to Uruguay?" an example for If clauses?
contrary to fact
What is "Si tuvieras el dinero, ¿irías a Uruguay?" an example for If clauses?
contrary to fact
What is "I've already saved more than $2,000 for my vacation." an example for If clauses?
factual situation
What is "If you have so much money, you can travel to Uruguay." an example for If clauses?
factual situation
What is "Si tienes tanto dinero, puedes viajar a Uruguay" an example for If clauses?
factual situation
What is "Ya he ahorrado más de 2.000 dólares para mis vacaciones." an example for If clauses?
factual situation
What is "If I save 200 dollars more, I will travel to that country." an example for If clauses?
likely to occur
What is "Si ahorro 200 dólares más, viajaré a ese país." an example for If clauses?
likely to occur
What is "If I paid for your ticket, would you go with me?" an example for If clauses?
unlikely to occur
What is "Si yo pagara tu boleto, ¿irías conmigo?" an example for If clauses?
unlikely to occur