How to Say "we got" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “we got” is “conseguimos” — use 'conseguimos' when 'we got' refers to successfully achieving or obtaining something after effort..
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Use 'conseguimos' when 'we got' refers to successfully achieving or obtaining something after effort.
Examples
Si trabajamos juntos, conseguimos la beca que queremos.
If we work together, we get the scholarship we want.
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Use 'tuvimos' when 'we got' means 'we had' or experienced something at a particular moment in the past.
Examples
Ayer tuvimos una reunión muy productiva.
Yesterday we had a very productive meeting.
Achieving vs. Experiencing
The most common mistake is using 'conseguimos' (to achieve) when you mean 'tuvimos' (to have/experience). Remember, if 'we got' implies you received or underwent something, 'tuvimos' is usually the correct choice.
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