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si fuera

if ... were, if I were

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phrase Common #3,244
if ... were Used to introduce a hypothetical condition. Depending on context, fuera can mean “I were,” “he/she were,” “you were,” or “it were.”
SP: Si fuera más rico, viajaría por todo el mundo.
EN: If I were richer, I would travel all over the world.

Si fuera Betty Ripsom, querría que me encontraran.

If I were Betty Ripsom, I'd want to be found.

— It (Eso) (2017)

Sería amable pero mantendría las distancias si fuera usted.

I'd be polite but keep my distance if I were you.

Si fuera al médico más seguido, no tendría tantos problemas de salud.

If I went to the doctor more often, I wouldn't have so many health problems.

Sí, si fuera real, ¿por qué nos cuentas esto?

Yes, if it were real, why are you telling us this?

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

Si fuera domingo, estaría durmiendo en vez de trabajar aquí.

If it were Sunday, I'd be sleeping instead of working here.

Si fuera más creativa, intentaría escribir música.

If I were more creative, I would try writing music.

Sería triste si fuera cierto.

It would be sad if it were true.

Pondría un ojo en la dote, si fuera usted.

I'd keep an eye on the dowry if I were you.

Si fuera necesario, podríamos vender mi collar.

If necessary, we could sell my necklace.

— El manantial de las colinas (1986)

Si fuera tan fácil.

If only it were that easy.

Si fuera un rico, te compraría un anillo de diamantes.

If I were rich, I would buy you a diamond ring.

Sería un tonto si fuera.

I'd be a fool if I did.

— La bruja (2016)

Si fuera yo, te habría matado.

If it were me, I would have killed you.

— Un simple accidente (2025)

Si fuera a la fiesta, llevaría algo de comer para compartir.

If I were going to the party, I would bring some food to share.

Sólo si fuera King Kong.

Only if I were King Kong.

— Pixote, la ley del más débil (1980)

Si fuera cierto, ya estarías muerto, idiota.

If that were true, you'd be dead by now, you idiot.

— Parásitos (2019)

Si fuera por Dios, yo lo haría.

If it were up to God, I would do it.

— O Auto da Compadecida (2000)

Si fuera quien crees que soy, ya estarías muerto.

If I were who you think I am, you'd be dead by now.

— Un simple accidente (2025)

Si fuera un asesino, lo habría matado a él, ¿no?

If I were a murderer, I would have killed him, wouldn't I?

— Roofman: Un ladrón en el tejado (2025)

Necesitaba hablar contigo, conocerte, si fuera posible.

I needed to talk to you, to meet you, if possible.

Si fuera a venir la Policía, ya estaría aquí.

If the police were going to come, they would be here by now.

— Lindas y letales (2026)

Si fuera cierto, ¿qué harías?

If it were true, what would you do?

Si fuera mía, lo diría.

If it were mine, I would say so.

— Una segunda madre (2015)

Quiero decir, si fuera verdad.

I mean, if it were true.

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

Si fuera a China, sería para hablar chino tanto como sea posible.

If I went to China, it would be to speak as much Chinese as possible.

Si fuera necesario, ¿tú pondrías un poco de dinero?

If necessary, would you contribute some money?

— Cuentos de Tokio (1953)

Si fuera posible, uno debería vivir dos veces.

If it were possible, one should live twice.

Me acuerdo como si fuera ayer.

I remember as if it were yesterday.

Si fuera un animal, sería un gato.

If I were an animal, I would be a cat.

Como si fuera ayer.

As if it were yesterday.

Le dejarías ir si fuera rock.

You'd let him go if he was rock.

— Un lugar en ninguna parte (1988)

Si fuera a matar algo, no sería el deseo de la última fiesta.

If I were to kill something, it wouldn't be the desire for the last party.

— A primera vista (2014)

Si fuera cierto, ¿qué haría usted?

If that were true, what would you do?

Si fuera joven iría al extranjero.

If I were young I would go abroad.

Si fuera por mí, no lo sabríamos.

If it were up to me, we wouldn't know.

— Ahora me ves 3 (2025)

Si fuera rico lo compraría.

If I were rich, I would buy it.

Si fuera venenosa, ya estaría muerto.

If it were poisonous, I'd be dead by now.

— No hay otra opción (2025)

phrase Uncommon #16,564
if I were Used for hypothetical or unreal situations. Often appears in phrases like 'si fuera yo' or 'si fuera tú' = 'if I were me/you'.
SP: Si fuera tú, estudiaría más.
EN: If I were you, I’d study more.

Conmigo, ella trata todo cómo si fuera un juego.

With me, she treats everything as if it were a game.

— El cuento de la princesa Kaguya (2013)

No odio a las mujeres, pero si fuera el caso, haría una excepción contigo.

I don't hate women, but if I did, I'd make an exception for you.

Y si fuera Nathan?

What if it were Nathan?

— Greenland: El último refugio (2020)

Si fuera posible, me gustaría tener la juventud y energía que ustedes tienen.

If it were possible, I’d like to have the youth and energy you have.

Si fuera invisible no tendría que vestirme.

If I were invisible, I wouldn’t have to get dressed.

Si fuera más de fiar, no habría ocurrido nada.

If he were more trustworthy, nothing would have happened.

— Yojimbo. El mercenario (1961)

Si fuera ustedes, no iría para allá.

If I were you, I wouldn't go over there.

— Bacurau (2019)

Yo no haría eso si fuera vos.

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

Si fuera más barato, lo compraría sin pensarlo dos veces.

If it were cheaper, I would buy it without a second thought.

Si fuera por mí, ya habríamos terminado el proyecto.

If it were up to me, we would have finished the project already.

Si fuera tan fácil como dices, ya lo habría hecho.

If it were as easy as you say, I would have done it already.

Si fuera un dios verdadero pondría una marca en cada cuerpo.

If I were a true god, I would place a mark on every body.

— P.K. (Peekay) (2014)

Incluso si fuera yo.

Even if it were me.

— Titane (2021)

Si fuera yo, estaría muy feliz de recibirlo.

If it were me, I would be very happy to receive it.

— El tiempo contigo (2019)

Si fuera amigo suyo, le habría dado la dirección.

If I were a friend of his, I would have given him the address.

— Campo de sueños (1989)

Si fuera feminista, no aguantaría con tipos como tú, Gerald.

If I were a feminist, I wouldn't put up with guys like you, Gerald.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

Si fuera más creativo, habría terminado hace horas.

If I were more creative, I would have finished hours ago.

Si fuera una trampa, ya estarían aquí.

If it were a trap, they would already be here.

— Un simple accidente (2025)

Si fuera más joven te echaría una mano.

If I were younger, I’d give you a hand.

— El castillo ambulante (2004)

Habría dicho lo mismo si fuera un hombre atractivo.

I would have said the same thing if I were an attractive man.

— Anatomía de una caída (2023)

Si fuera un cerebro dentro de un tanque, no escribiría esto.

If I were a brain in a tank, I wouldn't write this.