Usage Examples
[Present Indicative] Adoptamos medidas estrictas para ahorrar agua. → We adopt strict measures to save water.
[Present Perfect] Ellos han adoptado a un niño pequeño. → They have adopted a small boy.
[Imperfect Indicative] La empresa siempre adoptaba nuevas tecnologías. → The company always used to adopt new technologies.
[Pluperfect Indicative] Ya habían adoptado la decisión antes de avisarme. → They had already adopted the decision before notifying me.
[Preterite] El gobierno adoptó una nueva ley ayer. → The government adopted a new law yesterday.
[Preterite Anterior] En cuanto hubo adoptado el perro, su vida cambió. → As soon as he had adopted the dog, his life changed.
[Future] El comité adoptará el nuevo reglamento el lunes. → The committee will adopt the new regulations on Monday.
[Future Perfect] Habrán adoptado un acuerdo para el final del día. → They will have adopted an agreement by the end of the day.
[Conditional] Yo adoptaría otra actitud en tu lugar. → I would adopt another attitude in your place.
[Conditional Perfect] Habría adoptado el plan si hubiera sido viable. → I would have adopted the plan if it had been viable.