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would
/wəd/ verb A1 (estimated)
1. indicating an action in the past that was planned or intended
| Dutch | zullen |
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| Swedish | en skulle |
2. used to express a polite request
| French | pouvoir, vouloir, s'il te plaît |
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| Portuguese | por favor |
| Italian | volere |
| Spanish | por favor |
| Dutch | zullen, gelieven |
3. would (Compare "were to" for the connection, like in "If I were to / would do it" and "They determined that cutbacks were to / would have serious consequences." Compare also old-fashioned English like "If it rains, I should [would] stay home." The more common sense of "should" makes things tricky.)
| Swedish | ska |
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