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How to Say "we got" in Spanish

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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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