his name was

his name was(
hihz
 
neym
 
wuhz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. su nombre era (long or undefined period of time)
His name was Michael, and he was my first boyfriend.Su nombre era Miguel y era mi primer novio.
b. se llamaba (long or undefined period of time)
HIs name was Wilson, and he was the most beautiful man I'd ever seen.Se llamaba Wilson, y era el hombre más bello que había visto.
c. su nombre fue (short or defined period of time)
This statue honors the town's first mayor. His name was Antonio Menéndez.Esta estatua honra al primer alcalde del pueblo. Su nombre fue Antonio Menéndez.
d. se llamó (short or defined period of time)
His name was Casimir Pulaski, and he was a soldier.Se llamó Casimir Pulaski y fue un soldado.
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