How to Say "we worked" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we worked” is “trabajamos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Nosotros trabajamos juntos en la oficina principal.
We work together in the main office.
Ayer trabajamos hasta muy tarde para terminar el proyecto.
Yesterday we worked until very late to finish the project.
Si trabajamos con cuidado, no cometeremos errores.
If we work carefully, we won't make mistakes.
Two Tenses, One Form
The form 'trabajamos' is used for two different tenses: 'we work' (Present Tense) and 'we worked' (Past Tense, or Preterite). You must rely on context or time words (like 'ayer' or 'hoy') to know which one is being used.
The 'We' Subjunctive
The form 'trabajemos' (with an 'e') is the special verb form used when expressing wishes, doubts, or suggestions about what 'we' do: 'Espero que trabajemos bien' (I hope that we work well).
Confusing Present and Preterite
Mistake: “Using 'trabajamos' for the past when the time frame is ambiguous.”
Correction: Always include a time marker (like 'la semana pasada') when using 'trabajamos' in the past tense if the context isn't clear, especially when speaking to beginners.
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