B2Lesson 5: Hypothetical Structures
Brazilian Portuguese uses hypothetical structures with imperfect subjunctive and conditional tenses to speculate about unlikely scenarios, express regret about past situations, and give polite advice, though everyday speech often simplifies these with indicative mood or creative workarounds.
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| Verb | Imperfect Subjunctive | Conditional | Pluperfect Subjunctive | Conditional Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ser | fosse | seria | tivesse sido | teria sido |
| ter | tivesse | teria | tivesse tido | teria tido |
| estar | estivesse | estaria | tivesse estado | teria estado |
| poder | pudesse | poderia | tivesse podido | teria podido |
