Grammatica: Conditionals

Zero conditional (present simple + present simple)

We talk about what is always true or a fact.

If something is lighter than water, it floats.

If you eat too much you get fat.

First conditional (present simple + will & infinitive)

We talk about something that is possible in the future.

If the weather is cold enough, we will go to the mountains.

If he has enough money, we will buy himself a train.

Second conditional (past simple + would & infinitive)

We talk about impossible present situations.

If I had more time, I would finish my dinner.

If she were with you, she wouldn’t be alone.

We talk about imagined, unlikely or impossible events in the future

If I won a lot of money, I would buy a computer.

If I was the president, I would reduce taxes.