Expidiéramos

Expidiéramos is a conjugated form of the Spanish verb expedir. It corresponds to the first-person plural (nosotros) form in the imperfect subjunctive, used in subordinate clauses that require this tense. The imperfect subjunctive is used for hypothetical, non-real, or contingent actions in the past, or in conditional and indirect speech.

Morphology and variants. Expidiéramos is the standard form for the nosotros subject in the imperfect subjunctive. An alternative, common in many varieties of Spanish, is expidiésemos. Both forms convey the same grammatical function and are interchangeable in many dialects, though frequency may vary regionally. The root expedi- comes from expedir, a verb that means to issue, dispatch, or issue (documents, permits, orders, tickets, etc.).

Usage and examples. Expidiéramos appears in subordinate clauses that require the imperfect subjunctive, often in hypothetical or polite contexts or in reported speech. Examples:

- Si expidiéramos las órdenes, podríamos evitar retrasos.

- Quisiera que expidiéramos las licencias antes del cierre.

- Era improbable que expidiéramos los certificados sin la aprobación necesaria.

In these cases, the action is framed as contingent, desired, or uncertain relative to a past reference or a conditional situation.

Related forms. Expedir also has other subjunctive forms such as expida (present subjunctive) and expidiera (another common imperfect subjunctive variant: expidiera/expidiese). The choice of form depends on tense, mood, and regional preferences.

Summary. Expidiéramos is a key imperfect-subjunctive form of expedir, used mainly in hypothetical, polite, or indirect-speech contexts to express actions involving issuing or dispatching in the past-oriented or conditional sense.