nosotros íbamos

we were going

nosotros íbamos

phrase

1. (used to express movement; first person plural)

a. we were going

Nosotros íbamos hacia el supermercado, cuando el auto se nos paró, y no fuimos capaces de ponerlo otra vez en marcha.

We were going to the supermarket when our car stopped, and we weren't able to start it again.

2. (used to indicate a habitual action in the past; first person plural)

a. we went

Nosotros íbamos a menudo a Londres y a París, pero ahora nos da pereza viajar.

We often went to London and Paris, but we feel lazy about traveling now.

b. we used to go

Nosotros íbamos a Mallorca todos los veranos cuando los niños eran pequeños.

We used to go to Majorca every summer when the children were little.

3. (used with "a" to indicate a future action in the past; first person plural)

a. we were going to

Nosotros íbamos a llevar el paquete al correo, pero no pudimos encontrarlo por ninguna parte. ¿Dónde lo pusiste?

We were going to take the parcel to the post office, but we couldn't find it anywhere. Where did you put it?

b. we were about to

Nosotros íbamos a salir cuando llegó Mercedes, así que nos quedamos en casa.

We were about to go out when Mercedes arrived, so we stayed at home.