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"I was" is a form of "I was", a phrase which is often translated as "fui". "When I am" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuando estoy". Learn more about the difference between "I was" and "when I am" below.
I was(
ay
 
wuhz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. fui
I was the first person to be chosen for the team.Fui la primera persona elegida para el equipo.
a. estuve
I was angry last night.Anoche estuve enojado.
a. era
I was very shy when I was young.Era muy tímido de joven.
a. estaba
I was in Paris when I met my girlfriend.Estaba en París cuando conocí a mi novia.
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when I am(
wehn
 
ay
 
ahm
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cuando estoy
My mom always spoils me when I'm sick.Mi mamá siempre me mima cuando estoy enferma.
a. cuando estoy
When I am in my home city, I like visiting my childhood friends.Cuando estoy en mi ciudad natal, me gusta visitar a mis amigos de la infancia.
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