Confusing Conditional vs. Subjunctive

Using the Indicative

'Hubiéramos' is the 'we' form of the auxiliary verb 'haber' used in the Past Perfect Subjunctive. It always needs a past participle (like *ido* or *comido*) to form a complete verb phrase, describing an action completed in a hypothetical past.

The 'We' Form of Past Hypotheticals

In complex 'if' sentences that talk about something that didn't happen in the past, Spanish requires 'hubiéramos' in the 'si' clause, followed by the Conditional Perfect (*habríamos*) in the result clause.

The 'Si' (If) Rule

Use 'hubiéramos' when discussing past situations that are impossible to change now—it expresses regret, criticism, or a condition that failed.

Focus on Impossibility

Commonly used in complex sentences, literature, and formal speech to express hypothetical past situations or regrets.

Learn the meaning and correct usage of the advanced Spanish verb form 'hubiéramos' (Past Perfect Subjunctive, 'we' form). Essential for expressing past hypothetical conditions and regrets.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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