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Estamos is a preterite tense of the Spanish verb estar, which translates to "to be". It is used to describe completed actions in the past, and is a key part of the Spanish language. The verb estar has several forms in the preterite tense, including estuve, estás, está, estará.

The conjugation of estar in the preterite tense follows a specific pattern. The regular form of the verb is estuvo, which is used for third person singular. However, the forms for other persons and numbers are irregular, and must be memorized or looked up in a conjugation table.

One of the key uses of the preterite tense of estar is to describe actions that occurred in the past and have no connection to the present or future. For example, the sentence "estuve en la playa el fin de semana" translates to "I was at the beach over the weekend" and indicates a completed action that has no further implications.

In addition to describing completed actions, the preterite tense of estar is also used to express a sense of accomplishment or completion. For instance, the sentence "estaba estudiando para las oposiciones" translates to "I was studying for the exams" but with an emphasis on the completion of studying.

The preterite tense of estar is an essential part of the Spanish language, and is used widely in everyday conversation. While its conjugation may seem complex at first, with practice and familiarity it becomes second nature to native speakers.