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    Fueron (en. Were)

    /fwe.ɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the existence or identity of a person or thing in the past.
    They went to the party.
    Ellos fueron a la fiesta.
    Describes an action that occurred and was completed in the past.
    They were the best days of my life.
    Fueron los mejores días de mi vida.
    It is used to form sentences in the past that refer to the condition of someone or something.
    They were friends since childhood.
    Fueron amigos desde la infancia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fuērunt', third person plural of the verb 'esse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    were famous
    Refers to people or things that gained renown or notoriety.
    fueron famosos
    were not sufficient
    Indicates that something was not adequate or sufficient in a situation.
    no fueron suficientes
    were unanimous
    Refers to a decision or agreement in which everyone was in agreement.
    fueron unánimes

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb that indicates identity, nature, or state.
    ser
    state
    Condition in which something or someone is located.
    estado
    to exist
    To have a being or reality.
    existir

    Slang Meanings

    They were geniuses.
    When they finished the project, they were praised; they were geniuses!
    Cuando terminaron el proyecto, los elogiaron, ¡fueron unos genios!
    They went on vacation.
    My parents went on vacation and left the house empty.
    Mis padres se fueron de vacaciones y dejaron la casa vacía.