Fué (en. Was)

/fwe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Translation: Indicates the existence or properties of something in the past.
Translation: She was the first to arrive at the party.
Ella fue la primera en llegar a la fiesta.
Translation: It is used to talk about events or actions that happened previously.
Translation: The concert was incredible.
El concierto fue increíble.
Translation: It is used in past passive voice constructions.
Translation: The book was written by a famous author.
El libro fue escrito por un autor famoso.

Etymology

Translation: From Latin 'fuit', the participle of the verb 'esse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: it was a pleasure
Translation: indicates that one enjoyed an experience.
fue un placer
Translation: once upon a time
Translation: narration that introduces a story.
fue una vez
Translation: it was unintentional
Translation: explanation of an unintentional act.
fue sin querer

Related Words

Translation: to be
Translation: verb that indicates existence or identity.
ser
Translation: to be
Translation: verb that indicates a state or temporary situation.
estar
Translation: I was
Translation: first person singular of the simple past of 'to be'.
fui

Slang Meanings

Translation: Refers to something that is no longer relevant.
Translation: That was, it no longer matters.
Eso fue, ya no importa.
Translation: To express that something was very good.
Translation: That movie was, I loved it!
Esa película fue, ¡me encantó!