Se forma con if + simple present + simple future.

Se emplea cuando una situacin es real o posible: If it rains today, I'll stay at home. Aqu tienes algunos ejemplos traducidos. If clause If + Present tense If it rains today, Main clause will / can / may / must + verb I'll stay at home

If it rains today, I'll stay at home. Si llueve hoy, me quedar en casa. If he is busy now, I will come back tomorrow. Si est ocupado ahora, regresar maana. If I have time, I'll visit my parents this afternoon. Si tengo tiempo, visitar a mis padres esta tarde. If it is warm tomorrow, we'll go to the beach. Si est caluroso maana, iremos a la playa. If it is cold, you must wear warm clothes. Si est fro, debes usar ropa abrigada. If he doesn't do his homework, he can not go to the party. Si l no hace su tarea, no puede ir a la fiesta. If she doesn't call you, you can call her. Si ella no te llama, t puedes llamarla. If you work hard, you may become a millonaire someday. Si trabajas duro, puede que te conviertas en un millonario algn da. If you spend more than you earn, you'll become a poor man. Si gastas ms de lo que ganas, te convertirs en un hombre pobre. If they don't invite you, you must not go. Si ellos no te invitan, no debes ir. If we don't hurry, we'll miss our bus. Si no nos apuramos, perderemos nuestro autobus. If you pay now, you'll get a discount. Si pagas ahora, obtendrs un descuento. If they don't want to go out, they can stay home. Si no quieren salir, se pueden quedar en casa. If you drink too much, you'll get drunk. Si bebes demasiado, te emborrachars. If you feel sick, you must stay in bed. Si te sientes enfermo, debes quedarte en cama. If they don't come here, we'll have to go there. Si ellos no vienen aqu, tendremos que ir all.

First Conditional: real possibility

We are talking about the future. We are thinking about a particular condition or situation in the future, and the result of this condition. There is a real possibility that this condition will happen. For example, it is morning. You are at home. You plan to play tennis this afternoon. But there are some clouds in the sky. Imagine that it rains. What will you do? IF condition present simple If it rains result WILL + base verb I will stay at home.

Notice that we are thinking about a future condition. It is not raining yet. But the sky is cloudy and you think that it could rain. We use the present simple tense to talk about the possible future condition. We use WILL + base verb to talk about the possible future result. The important thing about the first conditional is that there is a real possibility that the condition will happen. Here are some more examples (do you remember the two basic structures: [IF condition result] and [result IF condition]?): IF condition present simple If If If If If I see Mary Tara is free tomorrow they do not pass their exam it rains tomorrow it rains tomorrow IF result WILL + base verb I will tell her. he will invite her. their teacher will be sad. will you stay at home? what will you do? condition present simple

result WILL + base verb

I will tell Mary He will invite Tara Their teacher will be sad Will you stay at home What will you do

if if if if if

I see her. she is free tomorrow. they do not pass their exam. it rains tomorrow? it rains tomorrow?

Sometimes, we use shall, can, or may instead of will, for example: If you are good today, you can watch TV tonight.
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The first conditional

We use the First Conditional to talk about future events that are likely to happen.

If If If If we take John, he'll be really pleased. you give me some money, I'll pay you back tomorrow. they tell us they want it, we'll have to give it to them. Mary comes, she'll want to drive.

The 'if' clause can be used with different present forms.

If I go to New York again, I'll buy you a souvenir from the Empire State Building. If he's feeling better, he'll come. If she hasn't heard the bad news yet, I'll tell her.

The "future clause" can contain 'going to' or the future perfect as well as 'will'.

If I see him, I'm going to tell him exactly how angry I am. If we don't get the contract, we'll have wasted a lot of time and money.

The "future clause" can also contain other modal verbs such as 'can' and 'must'.

If you go to New York, you must have the cheesecake in Lindy's. If he comes, you can get a lift home with him.

La primera condicional se utiliza para expresar una conexin fuerte entre la condicin y el resultado. Para entender a qu hacemos referencia vamos a ver un ejemplo. Si gano la lotera, me comprar una casa. PARA QU SIRVE? Utilizamos las condicionales para indicar una condicin y un resultado y por lo tanto consiste en dos frases, la principal y la que indica la condicin. Este tipo de oraciones indica lo que va a ocurrir si la condicin tiene lugar en el presente o el futuro. CMO SE FORMA? AFIRMATIVA: Las primera condicional se forma con el presente simple en la 'if-clause' (frase con 'if') y el futuro simple en la 'main clause' (frase principal). [IF... + PRESENT SIMPLE] + [WILL + VERBO PRINCIPAL] Si gano la lotera, me comprar una casa.

If I win the lottery, I will buy a house

* En este caso indicamos algo probable, ya que indicamos qu haramos en el caso de que la condicin fuese real.

Tambin se utiliza para dar instrucciones, utilizando el imperativo o los verbos modales en la frase principal.

If you want your present, go to your room. If you need a pencil, you can take mine.

NEGATIVA: Para hacer una condicional negativa podemos utilizar dos estructuras diferentes. La primera sera la siguiente negando los verbos normalmente. Si no gano la lotera, no me comprar una casa.

If I dont win the lottery, I won't buy a house.

* Como podemos ver en el ejemplo, simplemente negamos las frases. Recuerda que pueden estar las dos negadas o slo una de ellas. Sin embargo, tambin podemos utilizar 'unless' seguido del verbo en afirmativa, manteniendo el mismo significado. Si no gano la lotera, no me compar una casa.

Unless I win the lottery, I won't buy a house.

* Recuerda que 'unless' significa 'a menos que' o 'si no', por lo que ya indica un significado negativo. QU DEBO RECORDAR?

GRAMTICA: Es importante recordar cmo se forma el Present Simple (Presente Simple), ya que este tiempo se usa en la 'if-clause'. Tambin es necesario recordar cmo se utiliza el modal 'will' para expresar futuro, su forma negativa y peculiaridades.

ESTRUCTURA: Cuando hablamos de oraciones condicionales debemos tener en cuenta que estn formadas por dos frases. La 'if-clause' que es la frase que contiene la partcula 'if'. Esta frase indica la hiptesis o condicin.
1

La 'main clause', es decir, la frase principal. Esta frase lo que indica es el resultado.
2

ORDEN: Recuerda que estas dos frases pueden intercambiarse el orden, es decir, que podemos tambin encontrar la 'main-clause' primero y luego la 'if-clause'.

If I win the lottery, I will buy a house. I will buy a house if I win the lottery.
*1 Cuando la 'if-clause' est delante separamos las frases con una coma, de lo contrario no es necesario. *2 Recuerda, adems, que podemos encontrar 'will' contrado.

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First Conditional: Activities

First Conditional
El First Conditional es la forma condicional inglesa (frase hipottica de 1er tipo) que indica que la condicin escrita en la frase hipottica (if-clause) es probable, real, y que por lo tanto la accin descrita en la frase principal (main-clause) es realizable. El First Conditional se forma con IF + Simple Present, + Future Simple.

If you go Ill go too. Si t vas, yo ir tambin. If you pass your exams, Ill buy you a car. Si pasas tus exmenes, te comprar un auto. Let me know if youre in the Atlanta one day and Ill pay you a beer. Avsame si un da vienes a Atlanta y te invitar una cerveza

Distinguir entre el zero conditional y el first conditional

Si prenda il seguente esempio:

If you call me, I come. Si me llamas, vengo If you call me, Ill come. Si me llamas, vendr La primera frase sugiere una clase de regla general en la cual el hablante parece aadirse. La segunda sugiere una intencin de cumplir una accin (que muy probablemente suceder).

Uso del first conditional

Se usa el first conditional en la oferta, en el consejo, en la advertencia, en la amenaza.

If we hurry, well catch the bus. Si nos apuramos, alcanzaremos el autobs. If we miss it, there will be another one. Si lo perdemos, vendr otro. If you dont leave, Ill call the police. Si no te vas, llamar a la polica. If you dont drop the gun, Ill shoot! Si no sueltas el arma, disparar! If you say that again, Ill scream. Si dices eso de nuevo, gritar.

No solo If

Unless you do something really bad, your job here will be quite safe . A no ser que hagas algo realmente malo, tu trabajo aqu ser muy seguro. Para enfatizar el hecho de que una cosa depende de otra puede usarse tambin if then:

If she cant come to us, then well have to go and see her. Si ella no puede venir, entonces nosotros iremos a verla.

First Conditional y verbos modales

Naturalmente, el first conditional puede contener verbos modales. En este caso se sustituye el willcon el verbo modal. Veamos el uso:

If you drop that glass, it might break. Si tiras ese vaso, podra romperse. I may finish that letter if I have time. Podra terminar la carta si tuviera tiempo If you want to pass the exam you should study more. Si quieres aprobar el examen deberas estudiar ms.

The First Conditional

The first conditional has the present simple after 'if', then the future simple in the other clause:

if + present simple, ... will + infinitive

It's used to talk about things which might happen in the future. Of course, we can't know what will happen in the future, but this describes possible things, which could easily come true.

If it rains, I won't go to the park. If I study today, I'll go to the party tonight. If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes. She'll be late if the train is delayed. She'll miss the bus if she doesn't leave soon. If I see her, I'll tell her.

First vs. Zero Conditional: The first conditional describes a particular situation, whereas the zero conditional describes what happens in general. For example (zero conditional): if you sit in the sun, you get burned (here I'm talking about every time a person sits in the sun - the burning is a natural consequence of the sitting) But (first conditional): if you sit in the sun, you'll get burned (here I'm talking about what will happen today, another day might be different) First vs. Second Conditional: The first conditional describes things that I think are likely to happen in the future, whereas the second conditional talks about things that I don't think will really happen. It's subjective; it depends on my point of view. For example (first conditional): If she studies harder, she'll pass the exam (I think it's possible she will study harder and so she'll pass)

But (second conditional): If she studied harder, she would pass the exam (I think that she won't study harder, or it's very unlikely, and so she won't pass)

Como usar first conditional, estructura, ejemplos, dilogo.

En esta leccin aprenders como usar el first conditional (primer condicional) en situaciones reales o posibles, estructura y oraciones ejemplos. Tambin aclararemos el significado de clause en la gramtica inglesa y cmo invertir el orden de sta en las oraciones.
Uso y estructura del primer condicional

Uso
El first conditional se usa para hablar de situaciones que tienen mucha probabilidad que ocurran (reales o posibles) en el presente o futuro.

Estructura
El primer condicional est compuesto por: 1- La if clause. Frase que contiene la condicin. La estructura de la if clause es: if + clause in present tense ( If +oracin en presente) Ejemplo de "if clause": If she comes to the party Si ella viene a la fiesta 2-La "result clause" o "main clause" Frase que contiene el resultado si se cumple la condicin. La estructura de la result clause es: subject + Will/can/may/might + verb base form (sujeto + will / can / may/might+ ms verbo en su forma base) Ejemplo de "main clause": 1-I will dance with her Bailar con ella. Uniendo la "if clause" con la "main clause" la oracin dira: If she comes to the party, I will dance with her. Si ella viene a la fiest,bailar con ella. Tambin puedes invertir el orden de las frases. En este caso no ponemos coma. I will dance with her if she comes to the party. Bailar con ella si viene a la fiesta. Nota: se le llama clause en la gramtica inglesa a una oracin con sujeto y predicado que forma parte de una oracin compuesta. En este blog tambin puedes tener acceso a: cero condicional, segundo condicional y tercer condicional Si necesitas ms oraciones ejemplos accede a Oraciones en primer condicional

Ejemplos de first conditional

1-If I have enough money, I will buy a new smartphone.

Si tengo suficiente dinero, comprar un telfono inteligente nuevo.

2-If dad doesnt rent a video, Ill download a free one. Si papi no renta un video, descargar uno gratis.

3-If I see Joan, I will give her a kiss. Si miro a Joan, le dar un beso.

Se puede invertir el orden de la if clause y la result clause.

1-I will buy a new smartphone If I have enough money. 2-Ill download a free video If dad doesnt rent one. 3-I will give Joan a kiss If I see her.

Se puede usar can en la result clause, de acuerdo a la estructura anterior.

1-If I have satellite TV, I can watch my favorite programs. Si tengo TV por satlite, puedo mirar mis programas favoritos.

2-If I have enough money, I can buy a new mp3 player. Si tengo suficiente dinero, puedo comprar un nuevo reproductor mp3.

3-If I go to New York, I can visit my uncle John. Si voy a New York puedo visitar a mi to John.

4-If I study Computer Science online, I can get a new job. Si estudio Ciencias de la Computacin en Internet, puedo conseguir un trabajo nuevo. 5-If I have money, I can buy a Plasma TV. Si tengo dinero, puedo comprar un TV Plasma. Tambin se pude usar may/might en la result clause: 1-If you dont feed the dog, your mom may get angry.

Si no alimentas al perro, tu mami se puede enojar 2-If you dont sleep well, you might be tired tomorrow. Si no duermes bien, podras estar cansado maana. 3-You might drink orange juice if you are thirsty. Podras beber jugo de naranja si ests sediento. 4-You may buy new jeans if you go to the mall. Puedes comprar pantalones vaqueros nuevos si vas al centro comercial.

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Dilogo usando primer condicional

-Are you going to the concert? Vas a ir al concierto? -I dont have any money to buy a ticket. No tengo dinero para comprar una ticket. -My favorite singer is going to sing, shes so pretty and talented ! Mi cantante favorita va a cantar, ella es tan bella y talentosa! -If I have money, I will buy a ticket for the concert. When will it take place? Si tengo dinero, comprar un ticket para el concierto. Cundo se llevar a cabo? -It is on Sunday. Maybe you can get money on Saturday. Es el domingo. Tal vez t puedas conseguir dinero el sbado. -If I get money on Saturday, I can go to the concert. Si consigo dinero el sbado, yo puedo ir al concert. -If I am near her, I will throw her flowers! ! Si estoy cerca de ella le tirar flores! -If I dont go to the concert, I will watch satellite TV instead! !Si no voy al concierto, mirar TV por satlite!

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The 1st (first) conditional sentence structure is also called the future possible/real conditional. If I eat too much, I will get fat. It is used to talk about a result [I'll get fat] that is likely to happen or is almost certain to happen in the future IF the condition in the if clause [if I eat too much] occurs. Generally, in the 1st conditional structure the if clause has a 50% or better chance of happening. If I eat too much, its possible that I will get fat. I may not get fat, but its more than likely that I will get fat if I eat too much. The 1st conditional form: If + simple present, will + verb *Even though this sentence structure is used to talk about the future, the condition clause [If I eat too much] uses the simple present tense.

Uses of the sentence structure

1. Possibilities
Youll miss the train if you dont hurry! If I miss the train today, Ill drive to work. I will pass my math exam if I study hard. If it rains, we wont have our picnic. If you stay out in the rain too long, youll get sick! My mom will be angry if Im late tonight!

2. Superstitions
If you see a penny on the ground and pick it up, it will bring you good luck! If you break a mirror, you will have 7 years of bad luck! If you rub a rabbits foot, it will bring you good luck! If you walk under a ladder, you will have bad luck! You will have bad luck if you open an umbrella indoors.

3. Future plans
If youre going shopping today, Ill come with you! If you can get me a ticket, Ill go to the concert with you! If you see Ken later today, will you tell him to call me?

4. Warnings and threats

If you dont come to my birthday party, Ill never speak to you again. If you eat too much ice cream, youll make yourself sick!< If you say that again, I will hurt you!

Variations of this sentence structure

1. The imperative can be used in the result clause.
If you call your mother tonight, tell her I said hello! Remember to buy some bananas if you go to the supermarket. If anyone calls for me, tell them Im not home!

2. Modals can be used in the result clause, particularly foroffers and suggestions.
If you get a new job, you should really buy nicer clothes! I can get you a ticket to the Madonna concert if you want to go! If you need someone to help you move, I might be able to help.

be going to Im going to buy a new car next year if I have enough money. If you dont give me back my sweater right now, Im going to scream! Shes going to take a vacation next week if she gets time off work.

3. Conjunctions can be used to talk about the future.

The 1st conditional sentence structure can also be used to talk about the future. You can use conjunctions of time [when, before, after, as soon as, until] instead of if in the condition / dependent clause. They are always followed by the present simple tense. When Ill wash the dishes when my TV show is over. Ill come inside when it gets dark. Hes going to be a policeman when hes older!

Before Ill finish this report before I leave tonight. Please take the garbage out before you go to work today. Hell call you before he goes out tonight.

After Ill eat dinner after I finish my homework After she graduates from university shell need to find a job! Hell look for a place to live after he finds a job.

Until Ill sit outside until it gets dark. I will keep looking for my car keys until I find them! Well wait until the rain stops, then well go outside.

As soon as Ill wash the dishes as soon as this TV show is over. Call me as soon as you get in. Well start the meeting as soon as the CEO arrives. The band will start playing as soon as everyone arrives.

4. The present perfect can be used with the 1st conditional

The present perfect can be used in the result clause with when and after. There is no change in the meaning of the sentence when the present perfect is used withafter: Tell me what you think of the movie after you see it! Tell me what you think of the movie after youve seen it. After I find a job, Ill look for a place to live. After Ive found a job, Ill look for a place to live. Ill finish my homework after I eat dinner. Ill finish my homework after Ive eaten dinner.

When means that the event/action must happen before a future event/action occurs: When I have saved enough money, Ill buy a car! When I have saved enough money, Im going to buy a car! When I find a job, Ill look for a place to live. When Ive found a job, Ill look for a place to live. If you have trouble with conditional sentences, please read Conditional Sentences: An Introduction

Structure of first conditional

Structure of the first conditional positive negative If you don't hurry, you'll miss the bus. question What will you do if there is a problem?

If I see him, I'll (I will) tell him.

The first conditional - common mistakes Common mistakes If you will go to England, you will improve your English. Correct version If you go to England, you will improve your English. Why? We use the present simple in the if-clause. We use will in the main clause, to express certainty in the future. We use the present simple in the if-clause.

If I find his address, I send him the letter.

If I find his address, I will send him the letter.

I'll tell him if I will see him.

I'll tell him if I see him.

Form
If + present + will + verb

Meaning
1. We use first conditional to talk about actions or events in the future which are likely to happen or have a real possibility of happening.

If it rains tomorrow, I'll stay at home. (I think there is a real possibility of rain tomorrow. In this condition, I will stay at home)

If my father doesn't buy me a bike for my birthday, I will be very unhappy. (I think there is a real possibility that my father won't buy me a bike. In this condition, I will be unhappy)

Additional points
1. We can use other modal verbs in place of will.

If it's sunny tomorrow, I might go to the beach. (Going to the beach is only a possibility)

If you come early, you can see my mother before she leaves. (It is possible for you to see my mother)