hubiéramos
“hubiéramos” means “we had (done/been)” in Spanish (as an auxiliary verb for the 'we' form in past perfect subjunctive).
we had (done/been)
Also: we would have (done/been)
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Si hubiéramos traído un mapa, no nos habríamos perdido.
C1If we had brought a map, we wouldn't have gotten lost.
Me alegré de que hubiéramos terminado el trabajo antes de la fecha límite.
B2I was glad that we had finished the work before the deadline.
Ojalá no hubiéramos vendido la casa tan pronto.
C1If only we hadn't sold the house so soon.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: hubiéramos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'hubiéramos' to express regret about a past action?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *habēre*, meaning 'to have' or 'to hold.' The complex ending reflects the historical merger of different Latin verb tenses into the modern Spanish imperfect subjunctive form.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 13th century) in its predecessor forms.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'hubiéramos' and 'habríamos'?
'Hubiéramos' is the Past Subjunctive form, typically found in the 'if' part of a conditional sentence (e.g., *Si hubiéramos ido...*). 'Habríamos' is the Conditional Perfect form, used to describe the hypothetical result (e.g., *...habríamos visto*). They usually work together in a complex sentence.
Can I use 'hubiésemos' instead of 'hubiéramos'?
Yes! 'Hubiésemos' is an equally correct, though slightly less common, alternative form of the Past Perfect Subjunctive for the 'we' form. You can use either one.