WORD · SPANISH VOCABULARY
era
I/he/she was (ser — irregular)
First introduced in Chapter 8 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Vocabulary item
Use era in the phrase patterns from your chapter: connect it with the articles, pronouns, and verbs you practiced there so exam sentences sound consistent with your textbook.
Example sentences
Cuando era niño, jugaba al fútbol todos los días.When I was a child, I used to play soccer every day. (imperfect — habit)
FAQ
What does era mean in Spanish?
I/he/she was (ser — irregular) (introduced in Chapter 8 in Chapurra).
How do you use era in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is era in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 8. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.