que era

that he was

that it was

que era(keh eh-rah)

phrase

1. (used to describe; third person singular)

a. that he was

Cuando entró al salón, todos pensamos que era el profesor.

When he entered the classroom, we all thought that he was the professor.

b. that she was

Pensé que era tu mamá porque se parecen mucho.

I thought that she was your mom because you two look a lot alike.

c. that it was

Al principio el doctor pensó que era apendicitis, pero afortunadamente se equivocó.

At first, the doctor thought it was appendicitis, but fortunately, he was wrong.

d. he was

No sabía que era tan prepotente.

I didn't know he was so arrogant.

e. she was

Tania me dijo que era mala para las matemáticas.

Tania told me she was bad at math.

f. it was

Cristian dijo que era la primera vez que viajaba en avión.

Cristian said it was the first time he was traveling by plane.

2.

(formal)

(used to describe; second person singular)

a. that you were

Vine a pedirle ayuda porque me dijeron que era el mejor.

I came to ask for your help because I was told that you were the best.

b. you were

Discúlpeme señora, no vi que era la siguiente.

I'm so sorry ma'am, I didn't realize you were next.

3. (used to describe; first person singular)

a. that I was

Eva me dijo que era muy afortunada por tener el apoyo de mis padres.

Eva told me that I was very fortunate for having my parents' support.

b. I was

Sara me dijo que era el único que la comprendía.

Sara told me I was the only one who understood her.