Fueramos (en. We were)

/fweɾamos/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Expresses an action that could have occurred in the past depending on a condition.

If we were rich, we would travel the world.

Si fuéramos ricos, viajaríamos por el mundo.

Indicates a hypothetical situation in a past context.

I wish we were all more understanding.

Ojalá fuéramos todos más comprensivos.

Used in subordinate clauses that depend on unfulfilled conditions.

If we were to go to the party, we would have a lot of fun.

Si fuéramos a la fiesta, nos divertiríamos mucho.

From Latin 'fueramus', first person plural of the imperfect past of 'esse'.

If we were

Used to introduce hypothetical situations.

Si fuéramos

I wish we were

Expresses a wish about an unfulfilled condition.

Ojalá fuéramos

Even if we were

Introduces a condition contrary to reality.

Aunque fuéramos

to be

Verb that indicates existence or identity.

ser

we were

First person plural of the imperfect indicative past of the verb to be.

éramos

Used in informal contexts to refer to unrealized situations.

If we were to go out tonight...

Si fuéramos a salir esta noche...

Can refer to a desire for camaraderie.

I wish we were always buddies.

Ojalá fuéramos compas de siempre.