Si + Imperfect subjunctive for "if only/I wish" Flashcards
1
Q
Si + El Imperfecto de Subjuntivo
A
This structure is similar to using “ojalá”. The equivalent in English would be “if only…/I wish…”.
Also, this could express what someone “wonders” about something or a specific situation
2
Q
If only he knew how much I love him…
A
Si él supiera cuánto lo quiero…
3
Q
If only/I wish she gave me a chance…
A
Si me diera una oportunidad…
4
Q
If only/I wish I could get hold of him!
A
¡Uy si yo lo agarrase!
5
Q
I wonder what grandad would say if he could hear you!
A
¡Si tu abuelo te escuchara!
6
Q
If only my parents saw me right now! [I wonder what they’d think…]
A
¡Si me vieran mis padres ahora mismo!
