Conditional Connectors in Spanish: Summary

Conditional connectors express necessary conditions or exceptions for an action to take place, and they are used in different contexts, from plans and intentions to formal responses.

Necessary condition

Siempre y cuando / Siempre que + subjuntivo

Ejemplo: Aceptaré el trabajo siempre y cuando me interesen las condiciones laborales.
Example: I will accept the job as long as I am interested in the working conditions.

Only condition under which the action will not be done

A no ser que / Salvo que / Excepto que + subjuntivo

Ejemplo: Aceptaré el trabajo, a no ser que no me interesen las condiciones laborales.
Example: I will accept the job unless I am not interested in the working conditions.

Preventive or causal condition

Por si (acaso) + presente de indicativo o imperfecto de subjuntivo

Ejemplo: Les envié mi currículum, por si necesitan a alguien.
Example: I sent them my résumé just in case they need someone.

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