despedíais

Despedíais is a verb form in the Spanish language. Specifically, it is the second-person plural imperfect indicative conjugation of the verb despedir. Despedir generally translates to "to say goodbye," "to dismiss," or "to fire." The imperfect tense in Spanish is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, as well as to set the scene or provide background information. Therefore, "despedíais" refers to the action of saying goodbye, dismissing, or firing that was happening or habitually occurred in the past when addressing a group of people referred to as "vosotros" (you all, informal plural).

For example, if someone were recounting a past event, they might say "Vosotros os despedíais de vuestros amigos con abrazos" which translates to "You all were saying goodbye to your friends with hugs" or "You all used to say goodbye to your friends with hugs." The context of the sentence would determine the precise meaning of "despedir" and the nuance of the imperfect tense. In many Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America, the "vosotros" form is not commonly used, with "ustedes" (you all, formal and informal plural) taking its place. In these regions, the equivalent form would be "despedían."