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"Used to" is a phrase which is often translated as "soler", and "when I was younger" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuando era más joven". Learn more about the difference between "used to" and "when I was younger" below.
used to()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
My family used to go to the beach every summer when I was a kid.Mi familia iba a la playa todos los veranos cuando era niño.
Our coworker used to have the cutest pet rabbit named Bunthony Hopkins.Nuestra compañera tenía un conejito monísimo llamado Bunthony Hopkins.
b. soler (only in the imperfect)
My grandfather used to hide chocolate from my grandmother all over the house.Mi abuelo solía esconder chocolates de mi abuela por toda la casa.
when I was younger()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. cuando era más joven
When I was younger, women were not allowed in the army.Cuando era más joven, las mujeres no podían entrar al ejército.
