fue feliz

fue feliz
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he was happy
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Mi hijo murió joven, pero me queda el consuelo de que fue feliz.My son died young, but I take comfort in the thought that he was happy.
b. she was happy
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Durante los años que pasó en París, la pintora era muy pobre, pero fue feliz.During the years she spent in Paris, the painter was very poor, but she was happy.
c. was happy
Aunque no tuvieron hijos, Antonio fue feliz con María. Estaba muy enamorado de ella.Even though they didn't have kids, Antonio was happy with Maria. He was very much in love with her.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Mi infancia fue feliz. Mis padres se querían y nos querían.I had a happy childhood. My parents loved each other and loved us.
La juventud de Miguel no fue feliz. Estuvo marcada por la muerte de su madre.Miguel's youth wasn't happy. It was marked by the death of his mother.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in statements; second person singular)
a. you were happy
Si fue feliz en Honduras, ¿por qué no vuelve allí?If you were happy in Honduras, why don't you go back there?
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in questions; second person singular)
a. were you happy
¿Fue feliz en su matrimonio? - Sí, mi esposo era un hombre bueno y totalmente dedicado a mí.Were you happy in your marriage? - Yes, my husband was a good man and totally devoted to me.
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