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B1.1 — Intermediate · Unit 30

Si Clauses & Real Conditions

Master Si clauses Type 1: real/possible conditions. SI + present indicative → future/imperative/present. Contrast with Type 2 preview (si + imperfect subjunctive → conditional — hypothetical). Common patterns: si tienes tiempo..., si llueve..., si puedes...

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si tienes tiempo, + futuro

if you have time, call me (real condition — might happen)

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si llueve, no salimos

if it rains tomorrow, we won't go out (type 1 with present result)

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si + presente → futuro (common pattern)

if you study, you will pass the exam (most common type 1 pattern)

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si + presente → imperativo

if you need help, call me (type 1 with imperative — advice/instruction)

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NEVER: si + futuro

RULE: Never use FUTURE after SI in type 1 conditions (unlike English 'if you will')

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TYPE 2 preview: si + imperfecto subj. + condicional

if I had more money, I would travel more (TYPE 2 — hypothetical, unlikely/impossible)

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el equipaje

the luggage

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la tarjeta de embarque

the boarding pass