verb
English to Spanish Dictionary

were Meaning in Spanish (were significado en español)

eran
eran in English:were
Phonetic:ˈeɾan
Plural: were
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de were en español es eran. (Forma del pasado del verbo 'ser' o 'estar', usada con sujetos plurales o con el pronombre 'you' (singular o plural) para indicar un estado o condición en el pasado.)

Definitions of Were

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    verb
    eran

    The past tense form of the verb 'to be', used with plural subjects or with the pronoun 'you' (singular or plural) to indicate a state or condition in the past.

    Forma del pasado del verbo 'ser' o 'estar', usada con sujetos plurales o con el pronombre 'you' (singular o plural) para indicar un estado o condición en el pasado.

Example Sentences

casual

“They were happy to see us.”

Ellos estaban felices de vernos.

formal

“You were very kind to help.”

Fuiste muy amable al ayudar.

casual

“We were planning a trip last month.”

Estábamos planeando un viaje el mes pasado.

Inflected Word Forms

present tenseis
present tenseam
present tenseare
past tensewas
past participlebeen

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

If I were youexpression

Used to give advice by imagining oneself in another person's situation.