Which is the imperfect form of ser for nosotros?

Which is the imperfect form of ser for nosotros?

• A. Era
• B. Eras
• C. Éramos
• D. Erais

Answer: (C)

When talking about the past with the verb ser in the imperfect, the form changes to match the subject. For nosotros (we), the correct imperfect form is éramos. This form uses the irregular stem ér- with the -amos ending, and the accent on the first syllable helps keep the pronunciation clear. Era corresponds to “he/you (formal) was,” Eras is “you were,” and Erais is “you all were.” None of those match the nosotros subject. Use éramos whenever you describe who we were in the past or what we used to be. For example: Éramos felices cuando éramos niños.

When talking about the past with the verb ser in the imperfect, the form changes to match the subject. For nosotros (we), the correct imperfect form is éramos. This form uses the irregular stem ér- with the -amos ending, and the accent on the first syllable helps keep the pronunciation clear.

Era corresponds to “he/you (formal) was,” Eras is “you were,” and Erais is “you all were.” None of those match the nosotros subject. Use éramos whenever you describe who we were in the past or what we used to be. For example: Éramos felices cuando éramos niños.