cómo era

cómo era(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what it was like
Ya no recuerdo cómo era aquello de vivir en una aldea.I can't remember what it was like to live in a small village.
b. what he was like
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
No sé cómo era. Solo lo conocí brevemente.I don't know what he was like. I only met him briefly.
c. what she was like
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Hablemos de tu madre ahora. Cuéntame cómo era.Let's talk about your mother now. Tell me what she was like.
d. what it looked like (related to physical appearance)
El barrio entonces era un lugar muy tranquilo. En esta foto se ve cómo era.The neighborhood was a quiet place back then. You can see what it looked like in this picture.
e. what he looked like
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(related to physical appearance)
Mi papá era muy elegante. Recuerdo bien cómo era.Mi father was very elegant. I remember well what he looked like.
f. what she looked like
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
(related to physical appearance)
Si conociste a tu abuela, describe cómo era.If you met your grandmother, describe what she looked like.
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