como era

como era(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. since it was
Como era muy tarde y de noche, nos fuimos todos a casa.Since it was late in the evening, we all went home.
b. as it was
Como era domingo, la oficina de correo estaba cerrada.As it was Sunday, the post office was closed.
c. as he was
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Describe a tu padre como era, tal como lo recuerdas.Describe your father as he was, just like you remember him.
d. as she was
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Como era de Oaxaca, Gloria no necesitaba visado para entrar en México.As she was from Oaxaca, Gloria didn't need a visa to enter Mexico.
e. as was
El juguete se rompió rápido, como era de prever, ya que estaba hecho de material muy endeble.The toy broke quickly, as was to be expected, since it was made of a very flimsy material.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. as you were
Como era el único que me escuchaba, se lo contaba siempre todo. Debía estar usted muy harto de mí.As you were the only one who listened to me, I always told you everything. You must have been very fed up with me.
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