Spanish · B1 · Family moment
Just in Case in Spanish
This guide focuses on preparing for the unpredictable nature of baby care using 'si' (if) clauses to express backup plans and contingencies.
What you'll learn
- Master the use of 'si' + present indicative for real possibilities.
- Learn vocabulary related to baby comfort and emergencies.
- Practice pairing conditions with present and future results.
Spanish phrases for just in case
Si te da hambre durante el paseo, tengo un biberón listo.
If you get hungry on our walk, I have a bottle ready.
'Darse hambre' is a common way to express getting hungry.
Si se te sale el pañal, tenemos ropa de repuesto.
If your nappy leaks, we have some spare clothes.
'Ropa de repuesto' means spare or backup clothes.
Si empieza a llover, pondré el plástico de lluvia en el cochecito.
If it starts raining, I will put the rain cover over the pram.
'Cochecito' is the standard term for a pram/stroller.
Si no logras calmarte, te tendré en brazos un rato.
If you cannot settle, I will hold you for a while.
'Tener en brazos' is the idiomatic way to say 'holding' a baby.
Si esta cuchara te parece muy dura, podemos probar con la más suave.
If this spoon feels too hard, we can try the softer one.
'Parecer' is used here to mean 'to feel' or 'to seem'.
Si te duelen las encías esta noche, podemos darte un mordedor frío.
If your gums hurt tonight, we can offer you a cool teething ring.
'Mordedor' comes from the verb 'morder' (to bite).
Si te despiertas temprano, podemos darnos unos mimos tranquilos.
If you wake up early, we can have a quiet cuddle.
'Mimos' refers to cuddles, affection, or pampering.
Si te da fiebre, llamaré al médico.
If you develop a fever, I will call the doctor.
Use 'dar' with physical symptoms like fever (tener/dar fiebre).
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Biberón
Baby bottle
Used specifically for infant feeding bottles.
Pañal
Nappy / Diaper
From 'paño' (cloth).
Encías
Gums
Crucial word for teething discussions.
Repuesto
Spare / Replacement
Used for clothes, tires, or batteries.
Real Conditionals (Si + Present)
In Spanish, to express a likely condition, we use 'si' followed by the Present Indicative. The result clause can be in the Present or Future. Note: Unlike English 'if it will rain', Spanish never uses the future tense immediately after 'si'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Condition (Present) | Si + [Present Indicative] | Si tienes frío... |
| Result (Future) | [Future Tense] | ...te pondré la chaqueta. |
| Result (Present) | [Present Indicative] | ...tengo una manta aquí. |
More examples
Si lloras, iré a buscarte.
If you cry, I will go get you.
A simple cause-and-effect backup plan.
Si el puré está muy caliente, esperaremos un poco.
If the puree is too hot, we will wait a bit.
Uses 'estar' for temporary temperature states.