comparecimos

Comparecimos is the first-person plural preterite form of the Spanish verb comparecer. It means “we appeared” or “we presented ourselves” and is used when a group attends or testifies before an authority or official body. The action is common in legal, administrative, or formal contexts, but can appear in narrative and journalistic writing as well.

The related noun comparecencia denotes the act or result of appearing, while the adjective compareciente describes the person or party that appears. The term is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and can be found in court records, parliamentary reports, and press statements.

In practice, comparecimos often introduces a statement of presence or testimony: “Los demandantes comparecimos ante la corte para exponer nuestra demanda.” It can also indicate attendance at political hearings or mandated appearances. The usage emphasizes formality and accountability, signaling that the subject appeared before an authority or took part in an official proceeding.

Etymology: comparecer derives from older Latin roots related to appearing before an authority; the word is used primarily in legal and administrative language in modern Spanish.