I was smart

era inteligente

I was smart(ay wuhz smart)

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1. (used to talk about a long or undefined period of time)

a. era inteligente

Mr. Daniels was a great teacher. He told me I was smart when no one else believed in me.

El señor Daniels era un maestro muy bueno. Me decía que era inteligente cuando nadie más creía en mí.

2. (used to talk about a short or defined period of time)

a. fui inteligente

I was smart and brought my umbrella because I knew it was going to rain this afternoon.

Fui inteligente y traje mi paraguas porque sabía que iba a llover en la tarde.