I was quiet

guardaba silencio

era callado

I was quiet(ay wuhz kway-iht)

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1. (I was silent)

a. guardaba silencio

My mom did all the talking at the principal's office; meanwhile, I was quiet.

Mi mamá era la que hablaba en la oficina de la directora; mientras tanto, yo guardaba silencio.

b. callaba

Dave wouldn't stop talking, I was quiet.

Dave no paraba de hablar, yo callaba.

c. guardé silencio

I was quiet all the time because I was afraid to talk.

Guardé silencio todo el tiempo porque temía hablar.

d. me callé

I was quiet, fighting my tears back.

Me callé, tratando de no llorar.

2. (I didn't talk much)

a. era callado

I was quiet and shy as a kid.

De niño era callado y tímido.