How to Say ‘If possible’ in Mexican Spanish
De ser posible
deh sehr poh-SEE-bleh
[deh sehr poh-SEE-bleh]
💬 Usage Tip: De plus a basic verb form can mean "if": de ser posible works like si es posible. Tack it onto any request to soften it.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[deh]
if (in 'de + infinitive')
Before an infinitive, 'de' forms a conditional meaning 'if'.
De saberlo, habría venido.
If I had known, I would have come.
ser
[sehr]
to be
Infinitive form of 'ser', used to describe identity or characteristics.
Quiero ser una mejor persona.
I want to be a better person.
posible
[poh-SEE-bleh]
Possible
That which can be done or may happen.
Es posible reservar una mesa con vista.
It is possible to reserve a table with a view.
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