era conhecido

was known

→ ser

phrase Rare #42,871

was known Used for a masculine singular subject; era is the imperfect form of “to be.”

PO: O autor era conhecido por seus romances.

EN: The author was known for his novels.

O rei Salomão era conhecido por sua sabedoria.

King Solomon was known for his wisdom.

Nada era conhecido sobre Geeta e Babita.

Nothing was known about Geeta and Babita.

— Dangal (2016)

O rei Suleiman era conhecido por sua sabedoria.

King Suleiman was known for his wisdom.

Este fato não era conhecido até agora.

This fact was not known until now.