as she was

como era

as she was

phrase

1. (long or undefined period of time; used to express a permanent quality)

a. como era

As she was the only tenant on the fourth floor, Tatiana had a lot of privacy.

Como era la única inquilina en el cuarto piso, Tatiana tenía mucha privacidad.

2. (long or undefined period of time; used to express a temporary state)

a. como estaba

As she was in Paris, Alicia decided to go to the Louvre.

Como estaba en París, Alicia decidió ir al Louvre.

3. (short or defined period of time; used to express a permanent quality)

a. como fue

As she was the first female judge in the state's history, Hannity is a revered local figure.

Como fue la primera jueza en la historia del estado, Hannity es una figura local venerada.

4. (short or defined periodo of time; used to express a temporary state)

a. como estuvo

As she was in jail that night, there's no way she could have committed the murder.

Como estuvo en la cárcel esa noche, no hay posibilidad de que haya cometido el asesinato.