Estuvieramos (en. We were)

/estuwjeˈɾamos/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Expresses a state or situation in the past in a context of doubt or necessity.

If we were at home, we could rest.

Si estuviéramos en casa, podríamos descansar.

Used to talk about hypothetical situations.

I wish we were on vacation now.

Ojalá estuviéramos de vacaciones ahora.

Indicates conditions under which something is uncertain.

If we were closer, we could help.

Si estuviéramos más cerca, podríamos ayudar.

From the verb 'to be', from Latin 'stare'.

If we were together

Expresses the desire to be with someone at a specific time.

Si estuviéramos juntos

I wish we were there

Desire to be in a different place than the current one.

Ojalá estuviéramos allí

If only we were at peace

Expression of longing for a state of tranquility.

Si tan solo estuviéramos en paz

to be

Verb that indicates state or situation.

estar

I was

First person singular of the simple past perfect of 'to be'.

estuve

you were

Form of the verb 'to be' in the past subjunctive, second person singular.

estuvieras

In informal situations, it can be used to express discontent.

If we were more organized, we wouldn't have problems.

Si estuviéramos más organizados, no tendríamos problemas.

Used to express irony in a conversation.

Sure, if we were in a perfect world...

Claro, si estuviéramos en un mundo perfecto...