Supiéramos (en. We knew)

/suˈpjɛɾamos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Used to express an action that could have occurred in the past under certain circumstances.
If we knew the truth, we would act differently.
Si supiéramos la verdad, actuaríamos de otra manera.
It is used to discuss desires or hypothetical situations related to knowledge.
I wish we knew how to solve this problem.
Ojalá supiéramos cómo solucionar este problema.
It expresses doubt or the need to know information from the past.
If we knew the answers, we wouldn't be so stressed.
Si supiéramos las respuestas, no tendríamos tanto estrés.

Etymology

From the verb 'saber', with Latin roots in 'scire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

If we knew
Expression that indicates a hypothetical situation about knowledge.
Si supiéramos
I wish we knew
Phrase that expresses a desire to know something that is unknown.
Ojalá supiéramos
It's not that we knew
Used to dismiss a supposition about prior knowledge.
No es que supiéramos

Related Words

to know
To know or have information about something.
saber
to be acquainted
To have experience or to know something through practice.
conocer
wisdom
Deep knowledge and judgment about life and its aspects.
sabiduría

Slang Meanings

There is no established slang meaning for 'supiéramos'.
It is not commonly used in a slang context.
No se utiliza comúnmente en un contexto de slang.