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    Eran (en. Were)

    /eˈran/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Form of the verb "ser" in the past (imperfect) for the third person plural.
    They were happy in their childhood.
    Ellos eran felices en su infancia.
    It is used to talk about past states or situations.
    When they were young, they traveled a lot.
    Cuando eran jóvenes, viajaban mucho.
    It expresses characteristics or permanent qualities in the past.
    The buildings were very tall before the renovation.
    Los edificios eran muy altos antes de la renovación.

    Etymology

    From the verb "ser," in its conjugated form in the imperfect tense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they were different times
    It refers to past times that are considered better or different.
    eran otros tiempos
    they were very close friends
    It indicates that there was a close friendship in the past.
    eran muy amigos
    they were like brothers
    It describes a friendship so close that it is compared to a fraternal relationship.
    eran como hermanos

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb that indicates existence, identity, or characteristics.
    ser
    was (subjunctive form)
    Form of the verb "ser" in the subjunctive mood.
    fuera
    was
    Form of the verb "ser" in the past (preterite) for the third person singular.
    fue

    Slang Meanings

    It was a good time.
    I don't have money, but those were good times back then.
    No tengo dinero, pero eran buenos tiempos esos días.
    They were a lot of fun.
    The parties in college were a lot of fun.
    Las fiestas en la universidad eran unas risas.