formáramos

Formáramos is the first-person plural form of the imperfect subjunctive of the Spanish verb formar, meaning “to form” or “to shape.” It belongs to regular -ar verbs, and is one of the two common imperfect subjunctive endings for -ar verbs in the nosotros form: formáramos (ra variant) and formásemos (se variant). It is used in subordinate clauses that require the subjunctive mood, typically when the main clause is in the past or in hypothetical or uncertain statements.

Usage examples include:

- Si nosotros formáramos una cooperativa, podríamos competir. (If we formed a cooperative, we could compete.)

- Quería que nosotros formáramos un plan. (I wanted us to form a plan.)

In these contexts, formáramos marks the hypothetical or non-real action. The choice between formáramos and formásemos is largely regional or stylistic; both convey the same meaning.

Formáramos is a standard, regular form for the imperfect subjunctive of an -ar verb. The accent on á shows the stressed syllable in pronunciation. In practical terms, it is most often encountered in written Spanish, formal speech, or literature, especially when conveying counterfactuals, wishes, or past-centered subordinate clauses.

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