éramos

éramos

"We were."

The word 'éramos' is used as the first-person plural imperfect indicative form of the verb 'ser', indicating a past action or state that was ongoing or regularly occurring.

Éramos amigos en la escuela primaria.

We were friends in elementary school.

In this sentence, 'éramos' again represents a past ongoing state, showing that the speakers are describing their state of happiness in the past.

Éramos felices viviendo cerca de la playa.

We were happy living near the beach.

Here, 'éramos' is used to describe an identity or condition in a previous period, specifically when the subjects were children.

Éramos niños y no entendíamos las complicaciones de la vida.

We were children and did not understand the complexities of life.