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Conjugate tener que (would have to) in the conditional tense in Spanish (El Condicional Simple)

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Last updated: 2023-04-03
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Tener que (to have to) is irregular in El Condicional Simple.

Learn how to conjugate tener in El Condicional Simple in Spanish

It is formed by adding these endings to the stem tendr-:

yo tendría
tú tendrías
él / ella / Ud. tendría
nosotros tendríamos
vosotros tendríais
ellos / ellas / Uds.   tendrían

See and listen to these examples:

Yo tendría que firmar ese contrato millonario.I would have to sign that million-euro contract.

Tú tendrías que hacer un selfie en La Puerta del Sol.You would have to take a selfie at La Puerta del Sol.

El estudiante tendría que repasar para mejorar sus notas.The student would have to revise to improve his grades.

Nosotras tendríamos que ganar más dinero.We would have to earn more money.

Vosotros tendríais que respetar el medio ambiente.You would have to respect the environment.

Ellos tendrían que trabajar los fines de semana.They would have to work at weekends.

Ustedes tendrían que pagar un 10 por ciento de depósito.You would have to pay a 10 per cent deposit.

Note that when you use tener que + infinitivo it means to have to + infinitive.

You cannot omit que!

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El estudiante tendría que repasar para mejorar sus notas.The student would have to revise to improve his grades.
Nosotras tendríamos que ganar más dinero.We would have to earn more money.
Vosotros tendríais que respetar el medio ambiente.You would have to respect the environment.
Yo tendría que firmar ese contrato millonario.I would have to sign that million-euro contract.
Tú tendrías que hacer un selfie en La Puerta del Sol.You would have to take a selfie at La Puerta del Sol.
Ellos tendrían que trabajar los fines de semana.They would have to work at weekends.
Ustedes tendrían que pagar un 10 por ciento de depósito.You would have to pay a 10 per cent deposit.
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