solía estar

solía estar
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he used to be
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Ramón siempre ha sido atlético. Solía estar en el equipo de fútbol en la universidad.Ramon has always been athletic. He used to be on the soccer team in college.
b. she used to be
Conozco a esa chica. Solía estar en mi clase de actuación.I know that girl. She used to be in my acting class.
c. it used to be
¿Recuerdas el viejo pub al que solíamos venir? Solía estar ahí.You know the old pub we used to come to? It used to be there.
d. used to be
Carlos solía estar enamorado de Sandra.Carlos used to be in love with Sandra.
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. you used to be
Don Guillermo, no sabía que solía estar en ejercito cuando era joven.Don Guillermo, I didn't know you used to be in the army when you were young.
a. I used to be
Solía estar endeudado, pero ya tengo mis finanzas en orden.I used to be in debt but I've gotten my finances in order.
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