Spanish Patterns
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Era...

I was / he was / it was... (description)

Formula

Era + noun/adjective

Use for
Describing the past Childhood How things used to be
Examples
Era muy tímido de niño.I was very shy as a child.
Era mi mejor amigo.He was my best friend.
Era un día bonito.It was a beautiful day.
La casa era pequeña.The house was small.
Era demasiado tarde.It was too late.
Swap words

Era... _____

diferente más barato profesor imposible otra época
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Common mistake

❌ Fue muy tímido de niño

✅ Era muy tímido de niño

For ongoing descriptions in the past, use era (imperfect), not fue.

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