yo tenía

I had

yo tenía(yoh teh-nee-ah)

phrase

1. (used to indicate possession)

a. I had

Trabajaba en Guayaquil, pero yo tenía una casa en Quito.

I worked in Guayaquil, but I had a house in Quito.

2. (used to describe characteristics or clothing)

a. I had

Yo tenía el pelo largo en aquella época.

I had long hair back then.

3. (used to indicate age)

a. I was

Yo tenía 20 años y Pedro 21 cuando nos conocimos en la universidad.

I was 20 years old and Pedro was 21 when we met in college.

4. (used to refer to feelings or sensations)

a. I was

Antes, si yo tenía hambre comía cualquier cosa, pero ahora ya no.

I used to eat anything if I was hungry, but not anymore.