Were (es. Fuesen)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Si ellos fuesen amigos, jugarían juntos.
If they were friends, they would play together.
Context: daily life Si los gatos fuesen perros, ladrarían.
If cats were dogs, they would bark.
Context: society Me gustaría que mis amigos fuesen a la fiesta.
I would like my friends were to the party.
Context: social event Intermediate (B1-B2)
Si fuesen más amables, tendríamos más amigos.
If they were kinder, we would have more friends.
Context: society Me preguntaron si fuesen las tres de la tarde cuando llegué.
They asked me if it were three in the afternoon when I arrived.
Context: daily life Si fuesen todos al concierto, sería un éxito rotundo.
If they were all at the concert, it would be a huge success.
Context: cultural event Advanced (C1-C2)
Si fuesen conscientes de las consecuencias, actuarían de manera diferente.
If they were aware of the consequences, they would act differently.
Context: society Deseábamos que fuesen tiempos de paz en lugar de conflictos interminables.
We wished that there were times of peace instead of endless conflicts.
Context: philosophical reflection Si fuesen más comprensivos, la comunicación entre los pueblos sería más efectiva.
If they were more understanding, communication between nations would be more effective.
Context: diplomacy