habríamos
“habríamos” means “we would have” in Spanish (as an auxiliary verb used to form the conditional perfect tense).
we would have
Also: we must have
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Si hubiéramos sabido, habríamos comprado los boletos antes.
B2If we had known, we would have bought the tickets earlier.
Creímos que lo habríamos terminado para la cena, pero no fue posible.
C1We thought we would have finished it by dinner, but it wasn't possible.
¿Quién se llevó el paraguas? Habríamos salido sin él.
B2Who took the umbrella? We must have gone out without it. (Expressing conjecture)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: habríamos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'habríamos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *habēre* (to have or hold). The '-ríamos' ending is a combination of the infinitive stem ('habr-') and the 'we' ending for the conditional tense, showing an action dependent on a condition.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'habríamos' used for possession?
No. 'Habríamos' is only used to help form a complex verb tense, usually meaning 'we would have done something.' To talk about possession (like 'we would have a house'), you must use the conditional form of *tener* (tendríamos).
What is the difference between 'habríamos' and 'habíamos'?
'Habríamos' (with the 'r') means 'we would have' (hypothetical). 'Habíamos' (without the 'r') means 'we had' (Pluperfect tense, referring to an action completed before another past action).