Conditional Perfect

The Conditional Perfect tense in Spanish, known as "El Condicional Compuesto," is used to express what would have happened under certain conditions but did not. It is also used to express probability or speculation about past actions. This tense combines the Conditional of the auxiliary verb "haber" with the past participle of the main verb. Here's how to understand and use it:

Usage:

1. Hypothetical actions in the past: The Conditional Perfect is used for actions that would have occurred under certain conditions but did not.

   Si hubiera tenido más tiempo, habría viajado por el mundo. (If I had had more time, I would have traveled the world.)

2. Speculation about the past: It is often used to speculate about past actions, expressing what could have possibly happened.

   ¿Quién habría tomado mi libro?
   (Who could have taken my book?)

Conjugation:

Examples:

Yo habría hablado con ella si hubiera tenido tiempo.
(I would have spoken with her if I had had the time.)
Tú habrías comido el pastel si no estuvieras a dieta.
(You would have eaten the cake if you weren't on a diet.)
Ellos habrían vivido en España si hubieran podido.
(They would have lived in Spain if they could have.)