como estaba

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. since it was
Como estaba muy gastado, lo tiré.Since it was worn out, I threw it away.
b. as it was
Afortunadamente, todo salió como estaba previsto.Fortunately, everything went as it was planned.
c. since he was
Como estaba enfermo, decidió quedarse en su casa.Since he was sick, he decided to stay home.
d. since she was
Como estaba lastimada, no pudo bailar en el estreno.Since she was injured, she couldn't dance on opening night.
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. since you were
Como estaba ausente, alguien más tomó su lugar.Since you were absent, someone else took your place.
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