cuando era joven

cuando era joven(
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behn
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. when I was young
Cuando era joven no pensaba en tener hijos.I didn't think about having children when I was young.
a. when she was young (feminine)
Tu mamá era muy bonita cuando era joven.Your mom was very pretty when she was young.
b. when he was young (masculine)
Cuando era joven, Primitivo practicó el boxeo.Primitivo took up boxing when he was young.
3.
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. when you were young
¿Cómo se divertía cuando era joven, Sra. Quílez?What did you do for fun when you were young, Mrs. Quilez?
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