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aquele era o

that was the

→ aquele
phrase Rare #30,174
that was the A compositional phrase used before a masculine singular noun. Depending on context, “aquele” can also mean “that one.”
PO: Aquele era o meu carro.
EN: That was my car.

Aquele era o Tom.

That was Tom.

Olhe, aquele era o Salão Municipal.

Look, that was the Municipal Hall.

— Túmulo dos Vagalumes (1988)

Aquele era o soldado que o oficial trouxe.

That was the soldier the officer brought.

— Flores do Oriente (2011)

Aquele era o nosso lar.

That was our home.

Aquele era o Rick Dalton?

Was that Rick Dalton?

— Era Uma Vez em… Hollywood (2019)

Aquele era o primeiro vôo?

Was that the first flight?

— Questão de Honra (1992)

Aquele era o Senhor Junkers.

That was Mr. Junkers.

— Vidas ao Vento (2013)

Aquele era o seu plano?

Was that your plan?