yo tuve

I had

I was

yo tuve(yoh too-beh)

phrase

1. (used to talk about possessions or characteristics)

a. I had

Borja tiene un setter irlandés. - Yo también tuve uno de pequeño.

Borja has a red setter. - I had one myself when I was little.

2. (used to talk about sensations)

a. I was

¿No te parece que hace demasiado calor aquí? - Yo tuve calor esta mañana, pero ahora estoy bien.

Don't you think it's too hot in here? - I was hot this morning, but am OK now.

3. (used to indicate age)

a. I was

Aunque te resulte difícil de creer, yo también tuve 15 años una vez.

Although you might find it difficult to believe, I was also 15 once.

4. (medicine)

a. I had

Yo tuve un resfriado la semana pasada, pero no tan fuerte como el tuyo.

I had a cold last week, but not as bad as yours.