fuéramos
FWEH-rah-mohs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si **fuéramos** a la playa, ¿comprarías helado?
B1If we went to the beach, would you buy ice cream?
Mi madre quería que **fuéramos** a visitar a la abuela.
B2My mother wanted us to go visit Grandma.
No era necesario que **fuéramos** tan rápido.
B2It wasn't necessary for us to go so quickly.
💡 Grammar Points
The Hypothetical 'We'
This is the 'nosotros' (we) form of the Imperfect Subjunctive for 'ir' (to go). It is essential for making hypothetical statements about actions or movement.
Use with 'Si' (If)
When you start a hypothetical sentence with 'Si' (If), you often need to use 'fuéramos' for the 'we' form, followed by the Conditional tense in the second part of the sentence (e.g., 'If we went, we would see...').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Go' and 'Be'
Mistake: "Using 'fuéramos' when you mean 'éramos' (we were going)."
Correction: Remember that 'fuéramos' for 'ir' is used when the movement is uncertain, wished for, or conditional. 'Éramos' (from 'ir') describes habitual movement in the past.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Subjunctive Trigger
This form is often triggered by expressions of emotion or desire in the past, such as 'Me alegró que fuéramos...' (It made me happy that we went...).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fuéramos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'fuéramos' derived from the verb 'IR' (to go)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'fuéramos' means 'we went' or 'we were'?
You must rely entirely on context. If the sentence mentions a location or destination (like 'al cine' or 'a casa'), it means 'we went' (ir). If it describes a quality or characteristic (like 'amables' or 'doctores'), it means 'we were' (ser).
Is 'fuéramos' common, or is it too formal?
'Fuéramos' is extremely common and necessary, especially in conditional sentences starting with 'Si' (If) and in formal written Spanish. It is a key part of expressing complex ideas and hypotheses.