Fueren (en. Were)

/fweɾen/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It is used to express wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.

If they were more careful, there would be no problems.

Si ellos fueren más cuidadosos, no habría problemas.

Used in subordinate clauses that depend on a condition.

I hope they were summoned to the meeting.

Ojalá que ellos fueren convocados a la reunión.

It is used to talk about what could be in unreal circumstances.

If they were free, they could travel the world.

Si fueren libres, podrían viajar por el mundo.

From the verb 'ser', which comes from the Latin 'essere'.

If they were rich, they would travel the world.

Expresses a hypothetical condition about wealth and the possibility of traveling.

Si fueren ricos, viajarían por el mundo

I wish they were invited.

Desire for someone to be summoned or invited.

Ojalá ellos fueren invitados

If only they were more considerate.

Expresses a wish for someone to be more attentive.

Si sólo fueren más considerados

to be

Verb that indicates existence, identity, or quality.

ser

was

Past form of the verb to be.

fue

they were

Past form of the verb to be in the third person plural.

fueron

Used in informal contexts to express wishes humorously.

If everyone were as cool as that, the world would be better.

Si fueren todos así de buena onda, el mundo sería mejor.

Exaggerated expression in situations where reality is doubted.

If they were invincible, we wouldn't need weapons.

Si fueren invencibles, no necesitaríamos armas.