Confusing querer's meaning in the past

This form, 'queríamos,' is the 'we' form of *querer* in the past tense used for ongoing situations. It describes desires or feelings that lasted for a period of time.

The 'We' Past Tense

Use 'queríamos' (imperfect) for general desires or states of love in the past. Use 'quisimos' (preterite) for a specific attempt or success at wanting something at a single point in time.

Imperfect vs. Preterite

The accent mark on the 'i' (quer**í**amos) is essential! It tells you how to pronounce the word and confirms it's the imperfect tense, where the stress falls on that syllable.

Remember the Accent

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'Queríamos' is the 'we' form of the verb 'querer' in the past (imperfect tense), meaning 'we wanted' or 'we loved.' Learn its full conjugation and how to use it for continuous past actions.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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