si no hubiese sido por

if it hadn't been for

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if it hadn't been for Used to say that someone or something was essential to a past outcome. It is followed by a person or thing, and usually introduces a hypothetical situation in the past.

SP: Si no hubiese sido por tu consejo, habría tomado una mala decisión.

EN: If it hadn't been for your advice, I would have made a bad decision.

Si no hubiese sido por tu ayuda, no hubiera podido completar el trabajo.

If it hadn’t been for your help, I wouldn’t have been able to complete the work.

Si no hubiese sido por el cinturón de seguridad, yo no estaría vivo hoy.

If it hadn't been for the seat belt, I wouldn't be alive today.

Si no hubiese sido por tu ayuda, habría fracasado.

If it hadn't been for your help, I would have failed.

Si no hubiese sido por ti, él todavía estaría vivo.

If it hadn't been for you, he would still be alive.