I was a teacher

era maestro

I was a teacher(ay wuhz ey ti-chuhr)

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1. (habitual action)

a. era maestro

I was a teacher before I changed my career

Era maestro antes de que cambié mi carrera.

b. era profesor

When I was a teacher, I taught math only one time.

Cuando era profesor, enseñe matemáticas solo una vez.

2. (for a finite period of time)

a. fui maestro

I was a teacher for two years, but my daughter was born, so I decided to stay at home with her.

Fui maestro por dos años, pero mi hija nació, así que decidí quedarme en la casa con ella.

b. fui profesor

I was a teacher at that school for only two months.

Fui profesor en esa escuela por solo dos meses.