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"was" in Spanish

fue
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Summary

The Spanish translation for “was” is fue.

Pronounced the same

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went fue

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was era
was estaba
to be ser

Examples of "was" in use

There are 96 examples of the Spanish word for "was" being used:
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The thrilling finale was breathtaking. El emocionante final fue impresionante.
A second one was struck against the wall Un segundo fue golpeado contra la pared.
She was arrested for public indecency. Fue arrestada por indecencia pública.
The eviction of the tenant was unlawful. El desalojo de la inquilina fue ilegal.
That was the high point of my day. Ese fue el momento culminante de mi día.
His presentation was succinct yet powerful. Su presentación fue sucinta pero poderosa.
It was wonderful outside on the land. Fue maravilloso estar afuera en el terreno.
The arrangement was mutually beneficial. El acuerdo fue mutuamente beneficioso.
The match was won by a brilliant cross. El partido fue ganado por una cruz brillante.
He was arrested for fencing stolen goods. Fue arrestado por esgrima bienes robados.

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A second one was struck against the wall,
A slight poke was enough to stop her.,
And what was more beautiful to see,
And whose idea was that?,
Every effort was in vain.,
He got expelled for lewd conduct.,
He was a great admirer of Albert Einstein.,
He was arrested for fencing stolen goods.,
He was bullied by his friends at school.,
He was caught red-handed with the stolen goods.,
He was sacked.,
He was the presumed leader of the group.,
He was treated kindly.,
Her argument was clear and powerful.,
Her claim was incorrect.,
Her honour was dishonoured by the false rumours.,
His argument was convincing.,
His commitment was sincere.,
His flattery was well received by the bosses.,
His presentation was succinct yet powerful.
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