when we were younger

cuando éramos jóvenes

when we were younger(wehn wi wuhr yuhng-guhr)

phrase

1. (when we were young)

a. cuando éramos jóvenes

We made a lot of mistakes when we were younger.

Cometíamos muchos errores cuando éramos jóvenes.

b. cuando estábamos jóvenes

We went to a lot of parties when we were young.

Íbamos a muchas fiestas cuando estábamos jóvenes.

2. (used in comparisons)

a. cuando éramos menores

We were content to keep our heads down when we were younger than everyone else at the company, but now we call it like we see it.

Estábamos contentos con agachar la cabeza cuando éramos menores que todos los demás de la empresa, pero ahora decimos lo que pensamos.