cómo era el

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what was the ... like
¿Cómo era el director del colegio? - Era muy buena persona.What was the school principal like? - He was a very good person.
b. what was ... like
¿Cómo era el abuelo? - Ah, era un hombre encantador.What was Grandad like? - Oh, he was a charming man.
c. what did the ... look like (related to physical appearance)
¿Cómo era el hombre que te perseguía?What did the man who chased you look like?
d. what did ... look like (related to physical appearance)
¿Cómo era el tío Harry cuando era joven? - Era muy bello.What did Uncle Harry look like when he was younger? - He was very handsome.
a. what the ... was like
Los vecinos más mayores explicaron cómo era el pueblo entonces, un sitio muy tranquilo sin apenas tráfico.The eldest neighbors explained what the town was like back then, a very quiet place with hardly any traffic.
b. what ... was like
Ya no recuerdo cómo era el profesor Jenkins. ¿Tú sí?I can't remember what Professor Jenkins was like. Do you?
c. what the ... looked like (related to physical appearance)
Esta imagen muestra cómo era el puerto de Nueva York en 1900.This picture shows what the New York harbor looked like in 1900.
d. what ... looked like (related to physical appearance)
No recuerdo cómo era el hijo de Amanda.I don't remember what Amanda's son looked like.
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