estaríamos
“estaríamos” means “we would be” in Spanish (hypothetical location or temporary state).
we would beAlso: we must be, we could be
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Si tuviéramos más tiempo, estaríamos en el museo ahora mismo.
B1If we had more time, we would be at the museum right now.
Estaríamos más tranquilos si ya hubiéramos terminado el trabajo.
B2We would be calmer if we had already finished the work.
Disculpe, ¿a qué hora estaríamos saliendo para el aeropuerto?
B1Excuse me, what time would we be leaving for the airport? (Polite inquiry)
Si el clima no cambiara, estaríamos en una situación difícil.
B2If the weather didn't change, we would be in a difficult situation.
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Quick Quiz: estaríamos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'estaríamos' to describe a temporary feeling?
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📚 Etymology
The infinitive 'estar' comes from the Latin verb *stare*, meaning 'to stand' or 'to be standing.' This root explains why 'estar' is used for location and temporary states—things that are 'standing' or situated at a given moment.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'estaríamos' used instead of 'seríamos'?
'Estaríamos' (from 'estar') is used for hypothetical situations involving temporary states, feelings, or locations. 'Seríamos' (from 'ser') would be used for hypothetical situations involving permanent characteristics or identity (e.g., 'we would be doctors').
Is 'estaríamos' a regular or irregular conjugation?
The infinitive 'estar' is irregular, but the conditional tense ('estaríamos') follows the regular pattern for -AR verbs, where you add the conditional endings (-íamos) to the entire infinitive ('estar').