This is the 16664th most frequent Polish word.
wspominali
"Recalled" or "mentioned" (past tense, plural).
In this sentence, 'wspominali' is used in the context of recalling or reminiscing about past events collectively.
Wczoraj na spotkaniu rodzinnym wspominali dawne czasy.
Yesterday at the family gathering, they reminisced about old times.
Here, 'wspominaliśmy' (a variation of 'wspominali') is used to discuss recalling or mentioning historical events in a formal educational setting.
Podczas lekcji historii wspominaliśmy ważne wydarzenia z przeszłości.
During the history lesson, we recalled important events from the past.
In this sentence, 'wspominali' is used to indicate that grandparents referred to and recounted their youth, often with a fond demeanor.