falláramos

Falláramos is the first-person plural imperfect subjunctive form of the Spanish verb fallar, meaning "to fail." It is used in subordinate clauses to express hypothetical, contingent, or unreal actions in the past. The form is common in conditional constructions and in clauses that depend on expressions of doubt, possibility, desire, or emotion in the past.

Formation and related forms: For -ar verbs, the imperfect subjunctive has several variants. Falláramos belongs to the -áramos ending pattern in the nosotros form; the alternative -ásemos form is fallásemos. Both endings convey the same tense and mood, with regional or stylistic preferences guiding usage. The form includes an accent on the á to indicate the proper stress pattern.

Usage notes: The imperfect subjunctive, including falláramos, commonly appears after si in conditional clauses to describe a situation contrary to fact in the past, or to express hypothetical outcomes. It can also occur in subordinate clauses after verbs or expressions that trigger the subjunctive in past contexts. In everyday speech, speakers may substitute the present subjunctive or other constructions in informal registers, but falláramos remains a standard option in formal or written Spanish.

Example: Si falláramos, tendríamos que analizar qué salió mal. This illustrates a hypothetical past scenario where failure would lead to a need to reassess.

Etymology and usage context: Falláramos derives from fallar (to fail) with the standard imperfect subjunctive endings for -ar verbs. It is part of a broader set of forms used to express hypothetical or non-real actions in the past across the Spanish-speaking world.