ésemos

Ásemos is a verb form in Spanish used as the first-person plural (nosotros) ending of the imperfect subjunctive for -ar verbs when the -se variant is chosen. The full form is seen in examples such as habláramos and hablásemos; other verbs follow the same pattern (cantásemos, trabajásemos, etc.). This -se variant represents one of the two traditional imperfect-subjunctive endings in modern Spanish, the other being -áramos (habláramos). Both endings express hypothetical or non-real actions in subordinate clauses and can appear after if, cuando, aunque, or in polite requests.

Usage and variation: In contemporary Spanish, the -ásemos form is often regarded as more formal or literary and is common in written language or formal registers, especially in Spain. In everyday speech and in many Latin American varieties, speakers frequently prefer the -áramos form. Grammatically, both versions convey the same meaning, and their use is typically guided by regional preference, style, and formality.

Examples: Si hablásemos más despacio, entenderíamos mejor. Aunque pensásemos en ello, tomaríamos una decisión diferente. Hablásemos lo que hablásemos, el resultado sería el mismo.