de ser posible

/de seɾ poˈsiβle/
phraseIntermediate
formalinformal

A polite way to request something, indicating that the request is optional or not urgent.

¿Podrías ayudarme con este proyecto de ser posible?

Could you help me with this project if possible?

De ser posible, preferiría que nos reuniéramos mañana.

If possible, I would prefer that we meet tomorrow.

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This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to make a request without imposing an obligation.

Collocations

de ser posibleif possiblede ser posible, prefieroif possible, I prefer

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Related Phrases

si es posiblephrase
if it is possible
si puedesphrase
if you can

💡Pro Tip

Politeness in Requests

Use 'de ser posible' to make requests sound more polite and less demanding, especially in professional settings.

Gold Rule

Conditional Requests

This phrase is used to indicate that the request is optional and not urgent, making it suitable for polite communication.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'de' (of), 'ser' (to be), and 'posible' (possible), forming a conditional phrase.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is used to soften requests, making them sound more polite and less demanding. It is often used in professional and personal communication.

Word Breakdown

de
of
preposition
+
ser
to be
verb
+
posible
possible
adjective
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