Tendríamos (en. We would have)
/tenˈdɾi.a.mos/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
It indicates a possible future action under certain conditions.
If we had more time, we would have a better result.
Si tuviéramos más tiempo, tendríamos un mejor resultado.
It expresses a desire or a hypothetical situation.
If we were invited to the party, we would have to buy new clothes.
Si nos invitaran a la fiesta, tendríamos que comprar ropa nueva.
It is used to speak about what should be had in a context of possibility.
In case it rains, we would have to stay home.
En caso de que llueva, tendríamos que quedarnos en casa.
Etymology
From the verb 'tener', derived from the Latin 'tenere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
we would have to
It is used to indicate an obligation in a hypothetical context.
tendríamos que
we would have more options
It means that there are more possibilities under certain conditions.
tendríamos más opciones
if we had money, we would have a better car
It expresses a cause-and-effect relationship in a conditional context.
si tuviéramos dinero, tendríamos un coche mejor
Related Words
to have
Verb that means to possess something.
tener
trend
Inclination towards certain attitudes or behaviors.
tendencia
stretched
State of being extended or placed in a horizontal position.
tendido
Slang Meanings
Talking about something that could happen.
If there were more interest, we would have a better show.
Si hubiera más interés, tendríamos un mejor espectáculo.
In informal situations to indicate an opportunity.
We would have to take advantage of the promotion before it ends.
Tendríamos que aprovechar la promoción antes de que termine.