had to, were supposed to, should
Se io dovessi fallire, cosa direbbero i miei genitori?
If I were to fail, what would my parents say?
Se mai dovessi aver bisogno di qualsiasi cosa, non esitare a chiedere.
If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
— Tumbbad (2018)
Anche se lo dovessi catturare, non cambierà niente.
Even if I were to capture him, nothing would change.
— I Saw the Devil (2010)
Se per caso dovessi cambiare idea, mi vieni dietro.
If by any chance I should change my mind, come after me.
— Central do Brasil (1998)
Che diresti tu, se per pisciare dovessi fare una verticale con la mano?
What would you say if you had to do a handstand to pee?
— Le iene (1992)
Se vi dovessi dire la verità, sareste sorprese.
If I were to tell you the truth, you would be surprised.