First Conditional: If + Present, Will + Infinitive
Habla de situaciones futuras posibles y probables con confianza profesional
¿Qué es el First Conditional?
El First Conditional es tu herramienta para hablar del futuro de manera realista. Te permite expresar situaciones que pueden ocurrir y sus consecuencias probables. Es fundamental en negociaciones, planificación y toma de decisiones profesionales.
Estructura del First Conditional
🎯 Estructura Básica
Condición (If clause)
Present Simple
• If it rains...
• If you come...
• If she finishes...
Consecuencia (Main clause)
Will + infinitive
• ...will cancel the meeting
• ...will start early
• ...will celebrate
🔄 Orden Invertido
Will + infinitive + if + present
• I'll call you if I have time
• We'll succeed if we work together
• She'll be happy if you visit her
⚡ Alternativas a "Will"
Can, May, Might, Should, Must
• If you study, you can pass
• If it rains, we may stay inside
• If you're late, you might miss it
• If you're sick, you should rest
❌ Negativas
Don't/Doesn't & Won't
• If you don't hurry, you will be late
• If it doesn't rain, we won't cancel
• If she doesn't call, I won't wait
🚫 Unless (If Not)
Unless = If not
• Unless you hurry = If you don't hurry
• Unless it rains = If it doesn't rain
• Unless we act = If we don't act
Usos del First Conditional
🎯1. Planes y Predicciones Realistas
Para hablar de situaciones futuras que consideras probables:
• If we launch the product next month, we'll reach our targets
• If the economy improves, sales will increase
• If you apply for the position, you will have good chances
🤝2. Promesas y Ofertas
Para hacer compromisos y ofrecimientos:
• If you need help, I'll support you
• If you have questions, we'll provide answers
• If there are problems, I'll take responsibility
⚠️3. Amenazas y Advertencias
Para explicar consecuencias negativas posibles:
• If you don't meet the deadline, you'll lose the client
• If we don't act now, we'll miss the opportunity
• If costs increase, we'll have to reduce staff
💼4. Negociaciones y Condiciones
Para establecer términos y condiciones:
• If you increase the budget, we'll add more features
• If we sign today, you'll get a 10% discount
• If they accept our proposal, we'll start immediately
📋5. Instrucciones Condicionadas
Para dar instrucciones dependientes de circunstancias:
• If the client calls, tell them I'm in a meeting
• If you finish early, review the documents
• If there are errors, correct them immediately
Ejercicios Interactivos
If it _____ (rain) tomorrow, we _____ (cancel) the meeting.
¿Cuál es la estructura correcta del First Conditional?
You _____ (pass) the exam if you _____ (study) harder.
¿Qué expresa el First Conditional?
If they _____ (not/reply) by Friday, I _____ (call) them.
Corrige: "If you will come early, we will start the presentation".
First Conditional en Contexto Profesional
En Reuniones de Planificación:
• "If we increase the marketing budget, we'll reach more customers"
• "If the team works overtime, we'll meet the deadline"
• "If we hire two more developers, we'll finish ahead of schedule"
En Negociaciones:
• "If you sign the contract today, you'll get free installation"
• "If we agree to these terms, we'll start production next week"
• "If the price is competitive, we'll consider your proposal"
En Gestión de Proyectos:
• "If we don't receive approval by Friday, we'll have to delay launch"
• "If the tests are successful, we'll proceed to the next phase"
• "If there are budget cuts, we'll need to prioritize features"
En Emails y Comunicaciones:
• "If you have any questions, I'll be happy to clarify"
• "If the document needs changes, please let me know"
• "If you need additional information, I'll provide it immediately"
Errores Comunes a Evitar
❌ If you will come, we will start
✅ If you come, we will start
NUNCA uses "will" en la cláusula "if"
❌ If it will rain, we'll cancel
✅ If it rains, we'll cancel
Presente simple después de "if", no futuro
❌ Unless you don't study, you won't pass
✅ Unless you study, you won't pass
"Unless" ya significa "if not", no añadas negativo
❌ If she finish the project, we celebrate
✅ If she finishes the project, we'll celebrate
Tercera persona añade -s, usa "will" en consecuencia
❌ If you come early, we will can start
✅ If you come early, we can start
No combines "will" con otros modales
Consejos para Dominar el First Conditional
Estrategias de Comprensión
- • Piensa: "¿Es posible y real?" → First Conditional
- • Recuerda: NUNCA "will" después de "if"
- • Identifica la condición y la consecuencia
- • Usa unless para conditions negativas
- • Varía con can, may, might para probabilidad
Práctica Diaria
- • Haz predicciones sobre tu día
- • Practica ofertas y promesas con colegas
- • Usa en planificación de proyectos
- • Practica negociaciones hipotéticas
- • Crea escenarios profesionales probables
🎯 First vs Second Conditional: ¿Real o Irreal?
First Conditional (Real)
Situaciones posibles y probables:
• If I save money, I'll buy a car
(Es posible que ahorre)
• If you work hard, you'll succeed
(Es probable que trabajes duro)
Second Conditional (Irreal)
Situaciones hipotéticas:
• If I won the lottery, I'd buy a mansion
(Muy improbable que gane)
• If I were CEO, I'd change everything
(No soy CEO actualmente)
📋 Referencia Rápida - First Conditional
Estructura
If + present simple, will + infinitive
Will + infinitive + if + present
Unless = if not
Usos
• Planes realistas
• Promesas y ofertas
• Advertencias
• Negociaciones
Alternativas
• Can/may/might
• Should/must
• Imperativo
• Going to
Resumen: First Conditional
El First Conditional es tu herramienta para la planificación práctica y lacomunicación estratégica. Te permite conectar condiciones reales con consecuencias probables, fundamental en contextos profesionales.
Recuerda
- • If + present, will + infinitive
- • NUNCA "will" después de "if"
- • Unless = if not
- • Para situaciones reales y posibles
Usa para
- • Planificación de proyectos
- • Negociaciones comerciales
- • Promesas y compromisos
- • Consecuencias lógicas