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com'erano

how were they; what were they like

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phrase Rare #32,310
how were they; what were they like Contraction of “come erano.” Used to ask about the condition, appearance, or characteristics of plural people or things. In context, it can also mean “how far away were they,” depending on the adjective that follows.
IT: Com'erano i tuoi nonni da giovani?
EN: What were your grandparents like when they were young?

Com'erano lontani i miei genitori il giorno in cui stavo annegando.

How far away my parents were the day I was drowning.

— Vivere (1952)

E com'erano prima?

And what were they like before?

— Lui è tornato (2015)

Com'erano?

What were they like?

— Dal cuore (1998)

Com'erano i tuoi genitori?

What were your parents like?

Com'erano messi gli altri?

How were the others doing?

— Avatar - La via dell'acqua (2022)

Cosa vuol dire com'erano?

What does “com’erano” mean?

— Dal cuore (1998)

Com'erano fatte?

What were they like?

— Marty Supreme (2025)