ejercíamos

Ejercíamos is a Spanish verb form. It is the first-person plural imperfect indicative of the verb ejercer. The imperfect indicative tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, as well as to set the scene or describe states of being in the past. Therefore, "ejercíamos" translates to "we were exercising" or "we used to exercise."

The verb "ejercer" itself has several meanings in Spanish. It can refer to the act of physical exercise, such as working out or practicing a sport. It can also mean to exert power, authority, or influence. Additionally, "ejercer" can be used in contexts related to practicing a profession, like a lawyer exercising their legal practice or a doctor exercising their medical skills.

When "ejercíamos" is used, the context of the sentence would clarify which specific meaning of "ejercer" is intended. For example, "Nosotros ejercíamos en el gimnasio todas las mañanas" would mean "We were exercising at the gym every morning." In contrast, "Los jueces ejercíamos nuestra autoridad con imparcialidad" would translate to "We, the judges, were exercising our authority with impartiality." The imperfect tense suggests a continuous or repeated action in the past, setting a background for other events or describing a past routine.