éramos
“éramos” means “we were” in Spanish (description, state, or habitual action in the past).
we were
Also: we used to be
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Cuando éramos niños, vivíamos en la playa.
A2When we were children, we lived on the beach.
Antes éramos muy buenos amigos, pero ahora no.
B1We used to be very good friends, but not anymore.
Éramos felices en aquel entonces.
A2We were happy back then.
¿Quiénes éramos nosotros para juzgar?
B2Who were we to judge?
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'éramos'?
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'Ser,' the base verb, comes from a mixture of several Latin verbs, primarily *essere* (to be) and *sedere* (to sit). 'Éramos' is a continuation of the Latin imperfect forms, indicating a long-lasting or habitual state in the past.
First recorded: Ancient Spanish (Old Castilian)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'éramos' and 'fuimos'?
'Éramos' describes what we *were* like (our identity, description, or continuous state) in the past. 'Fuimos' describes a completed action or event that happened to us (e.g., 'We went,' or 'We became').
Does 'éramos' always mean 'we were'?
Yes, 'éramos' specifically refers to the subject 'nosotros' (we). It is the past descriptive form of the verb 'ser' (to be).