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"We saw" is a form of "we saw", a phrase which is often translated as "vimos". "We came" is a form of "we came", a phrase which is often translated as "vinimos". Learn more about the difference between "we saw" and "we came" below.
we saw(
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sa
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
we came(
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keym
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. vinimos (single occurrence)
No one answered at Linda's house, so we came to see you.Nadie respondió en la casa de Linda, así que vinimos a verte.
b. veníamos (habitual action)
We came to see our grandmother after school every Friday.Veníamos a ver a nuestra abuela los viernes después de las clases.
2. (we arrived)
a. llegamos (single occurrence)
Where's Lucille? - We came to the party together, but I don't know where she is now.¿Dónde está Lucille? - Llegamos a la fiesta juntas pero ahora no sé dónde está.
b. llegabamos (habitual action)
We came to the office on time whenever I drove.Llegábamos a tiempo a la oficina siempre que yo manejaba.
