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

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