POSSIBLE HYPOTHETICAL PERIOD

You are here: syntax > period > subordinate_clauses > hypothetical_period > possible

In the possible hypothetical period the hypothesis is possible, the consequence possible, probable or almost sure.

The condition is expressed with se + imperfect subjunctive.
The consequence is expressed with the present conditional, present indicative or future or with imperative.

Examples:
" Se andassimo al cinema vedremmo un bel film. "
The condition is imperfect subjunctive, the consequence present conditional.

" Se telefonasse Marco, passamelo! "
The condition is imperfect subjunctive, the consequence imperative.

" Se vincessi al lotto, farà una festa. "
The condition is imperfect subjunctive, the consequence future.

Note:
These are some of the possible combinations.

Attention:
The possible hypothetical period can't be built in the past because it would have an unreal value and should follow the rules to build the hypothetical period of 3rd kind.

You are looking for a specific topic? Search the website with:

	Web italian-grammar.italianforyou.com