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    Serian (en. Would be)

    se-ri-an

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The use of 'would be' refers to hypothetical situations or filial conditions.
    If they were more responsible, they would be better students.
    Si ellos fueran más responsables, serían mejores estudiantes.
    It is used to express an assumption about the past.
    The exam results would be better if they had studied.
    Los resultados del examen serían mejores si hubieran estudiado.
    Indicates an action that could have happened under certain conditions.
    If we had arrived on time, things would be different.
    Si hubiéramos llegado a tiempo, serían diferentes las cosas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ser' in Spanish, influenced by the subjunctive mood.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    If they had come, they would be happy.
    Indicates that happiness depends on their presence.
    Si hubieran venido, serían felices.
    They said that there would be possible changes.
    Suggests that alterations are expected in the future.
    Dijeron que serían posibles cambios.
    I thought they would be the best decisions.
    Refers to decisions that are anticipated to be positive.
    Creí que serían las mejores decisiones.

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb that indicates existence or identification.
    ser
    would be
    Form of the verb to be in the imperfect subjunctive, for hypothetical situations.
    fuera
    seriousness
    Quality of being serious or grave.
    seriedad

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to something that would be amazing.
    That party would be the best of the year.
    Esa fiesta sería lo mejor del año.
    Can be used ironically to indicate doubt.
    Do you really think they would be friends after that?
    ¿De verdad crees que serían amigos después de eso?