era um

was a

→ ser
phrase Common #2,517
was a Used before a masculine singular noun; “era” is the imperfect form of “ser.”
PO: Ele era um bom professor.
EN: He was a good teacher.

Bem, que era um indivíduo normal.

Well, he was a normal individual.

— Um Dia Muito Especial (1977)

Tom era um homem de negócios bem-sucedido.

Tom was a successful businessman.

O dia em que Mathieu foi despedido era um sábado.

The day Mathieu was fired was a Saturday.

— A Voz do Coração (2004)

O cara era um fã de verdade.

The guy was a true fan.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Esse infeliz era um psicopata.

That unfortunate man was a psychopath.

— Cães de Aluguel (1992)

O carro não era um vencedor.

The car wasn't a winner.

— Senna (2010)

Tom era um prisioneiro.

Tom was a prisoner.

O dono era um colega de classe nas aulas de canto.

The owner was a classmate in singing lessons.

— O Teste Decisivo (2000)

O líder da seita era um completo idiota com algumas crenças realmente loucas.

The cult leader was a complete idiot with some truly crazy beliefs.

Minegishi era um desgraçado violento.

Minegishi was a violent bastard.

— Trem-Bala (2022)

A árvore que você viu não era um carvalho.

The tree you saw was not an oak.

Mas eu era um estorvo para ela, então ela se livrou de mim por um tempo.

But I was a burden to her, so she got rid of me for a while.

— As Memórias de Marnie (2014)

Por que não me disse que era um conhecido?

Why didn’t you tell me he was someone you knew?

— Guardiões do Dia (2006)

Tom era um cantor muito bom quando era jovem.

Tom was a very good singer when he was young.

Tom era um músico pobre.

Tom was a poor musician.

Não era só um domingo cristão; era um imenso domingo universal.

It wasn’t just a Christian Sunday; it was one immense, universal Sunday.

Tudo aquilo era um sinal de violência!

All of that was a sign of violence!

— O Sacrifício (1986)

Era um cristal.

It was a crystal.

— Atlantis: O Reino Perdido (2001)

Em que era um cowboy.

When he was a cowboy.

— Os Bons Companheiros (1990)

Era um empresário tão bem-sucedido.

He was such a successful businessman.

— As Travessuras de uma Sereia (2016)

Era um tributo, como no velho continente, só que o faziam na América.

It was a tribute, like in the old continent, only they did it in America.

— Os Bons Companheiros (1990)

Era um luxo, mas Suellen fazia questão de elegância.

It was a luxury, but Suellen insisted on being elegant.

Sei que era um branco.

I know it was a blank.

— Um Dia de Fúria (1993)

Até ontem, eu era um nobre cidadão deste país.

Until yesterday, I was a noble citizen of this country.

— 3 Idiotas (2009)

Era um pastor.

He was a shepherd.

— O Hospedeiro (2006)

Eu era um Cro-Magnon, acho eu.

I was a Cro-Magnon, I think.

— O Homem da Terra (2007)

Era um disfarce para quando fosse sair por aí.

It was a disguise for when I went out.

— O Espírito da Colméia (1973)

Maleski era um"homem de projetos".

Maleski was a “man of projects.”

— Anatomia de uma Queda (2023)

Eu era um partido melhor.

I was a better party.

— Durante a Tormenta (2018)

Tom era um dos três competidores.

Tom was one of the three competitors.

Era um terror.

It was terrifying.

— “O Morro dos Ventos Uivantes” (2026)

Era um filho da puta, cara.

He was a son of a bitch, man.

— Estômago (2008)

Quando você era um menininho, decidiu que era um duque.

When you were a little boy, you decided you were a duke.

— Peaky Blinders: O Homem Imortal (2026)

Ele me disse que era um mentiroso, mas não acredito nele.

He told me he was a liar, but I don't believe him.

Tom não era um dos meus pacientes.

Tom wasn't one of my patients.

Era um bairro chique.

It was an upscale neighborhood.

— Um Dia de Fúria (1993)

O cara era um sacana.

That guy was a jerk.

— Um Dia de Fúria (1993)

O meu avô era um arqueólogo.

My grandfather was an archaeologist.

Você era um tolo.

You were a fool.

Acho que era um paletó escocês, cinza.

I think it was a gray Scottish-style jacket.

— As Diabólicas (1955)

O vapor mais esperto da Boca do Grande era um moleque chamado Cenoura.

The cleverest kid from Boca do Grande was a boy named Cenoura.

— Cidade de Deus (2002)

Era um carvalho-de-fogo.

It was a fire oak.

O carro era um Toyota Vitz vermelho.

The car was a red Toyota Vitz.

— Assunto de Família (2018)

O favorito era um moleque chamado"Grande".

The favorite was a kid named “Big.”

— Cidade de Deus (2002)

Meu pai sempre disse que eu era um nada, e ele estava certo!

My father always said I was a nobody, and he was right!

— As Aventuras de Paddington 2 (2017)

Seu pai era um vagabundo.

Your father was a bum.

— Cidade dos Homens (2007)

Eu era um tolo.

I was a fool.

— Invasores - Nenhum Sistema Está à Salvo (2014)

A Casa do Porto era um dos edifícios mais altos de Spencerport.

The House of Porto was one of the tallest buildings in Spencerport.

Era um ídolo pra mim.

He was an idol to me.

— Senna (2010)

O presente era um livro que eu queria há anos.

The gift was a book I had wanted for years.

Lewis Strauss era um humilde vendedor de sapatos?

Was Lewis Strauss a humble shoe salesman?

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Sami era um colega de quarto incrível.

Sami was an amazing roommate.

A voz dele era um barítono magnífico.

His voice was magnificent baritone.

Você era um chofer, não era?

You were a chauffeur, weren't you?

— O Conformista (1971)

Tom era um negociante de sucesso.

Tom was a successful businessman.

Em casa era um bicho, na rua era um palhaço.

At home, he was a beast; out in public, he was a clown.

— Central do Brasil (1998)

Você nunca me disse que Tom era um pastor.

You never told me that Tom was a pastor.

Era um crítico!

He was a critic!

— Ratatouille (2007)

Isto aqui não era um clube de blues.

This wasn't a blues club.

— Pecadores (2025)

Meu tio, que era um mago, me deu este lugar.

My uncle, who was a magician, gave me this place.

— O Castelo Animado (2004)

Teu pai era um negão responsa, mano, na moral.

Your dad was a real solid Black dude, bro, for real.

— Cidade dos Homens (2007)

Eu era um escoteiro.

I was a Boy Scout.

Ouvi dizer que você era um partidário.

I heard you were a partisan.

— A Infância de Ivan (1962)

Fadil era um cirurgião de confiança.

Fadil was a trusted surgeon.

José era um hábil economista.

José was a skilled economist.

Merlin era um feiticeiro.

Merlin was a wizard.

Era um alívio para nossa agonia.

It was a relief from our agony.

— 3 Idiotas (2009)

Eu o odiava, acho que era um pervertido.

I hated him; I think he was a pervert.

— Simplesmente Amor (2003)

Era um mandado antigo.

It was an old warrant.

— O Operário (2004)

Era um pavio.

It was a fuse.

— A Pele Que Habito (2011)

Eu disse que era um relâmpago.

I said it was lightning.

— Astérix e Obélix: Missão Cleópatra (2002)

Era um rumor sem fundamento.

It was a baseless rumor.

Era um dos meus maiores amigos.

He was one of my best friends.

Como minha mãe dizia, era um círculo vicioso.

As my mother used to say, it was a vicious circle.

— Agente Zeta (2026)

Clarke não era uma estrela, era um cometa.

Clarke wasn't a star, he was a comet.

— Destruição Final 2 (2026)

Tom era um empresário bem-sucedido.

Tom was a successful businessman.

Stasov não era um arquiteto ruim.

Stasov was not a bad architect.

— Arca Russa (2002)

Era um filho da puta, mas cozinhava, né?

He was a son of a bitch, but he could cook, you know?

— Estômago (2008)

Não sabia que era um vício.

I didn't know it was an addiction.

— Служебный роман (1977)

Tom não era um espectador inocente.

Tom was not an innocent bystander.

Meu irmão era um cabeleireiro terrível.

My brother was a terrible hairdresser.

— O Sol Enganador (1994)

Trazer você para lá também era um tabu.

Bringing you there was taboo too.

— O Menino e a Garça (2023)

O cara era um traficante, porra de um traficante, escória.

The guy was a drug dealer, a fucking drug dealer, scum.

— O Gângster (2007)

O meu avô era um ávido colecionador de selos.

My grandfather was an avid stamp collector.

A última parte era um certo exagero.

The last part was a bit of an exaggeration.

Tom descobriu que João era um delator da polícia.

Tom discovered that John was a police informant.

Quando eu tinha tua idade, Plutão era um planeta.

When I was your age, Pluto was a planet.

Sabe que era um tango?

Did you know it was a tango?

— Diários de Motocicleta (2004)

Meu pai era um chefe dos correios em Pratapgarh.

My father was a postmaster in Pratapgarh.

— Irmão Bajrangi (2015)

Eu sabia que era um ambiente irritante.

I knew it was an irritating environment.

— Uma Família de Dois (2016)

Eu era um jovem oficial.

I was a young officer.

— Roma, Cidade Aberta (1945)

Eu sabia que Tom era um bailarino.

I knew Tom was a dancer.

Era um sábado à noite.

It was a Saturday night.

— Des vents contraires (2011)

O que você viu era um golfinho.

What you saw was a dolphin.

Era um esquema honesto.

It was an honest arrangement.

— Tropa de Elite (2007)

Quando eu era da sua idade, Plutão era um planeta.

When I was your age, Pluto was a planet.

Eu era um índio tupinambá.

I was a Tupinambá Indian.

— Uma História de Amor e Fúria (2013)

Não era segunda-feira, era um domingo.

It wasn't Monday; it was a Sunday.

— A Grande Escapada (1966)

Antigamente era um depósito militar, com armas e tudo o mais.

It used to be a military storage facility, with weapons and everything.

— Alerta Apocalipse (2026)

A árvore que você viu era um carvalho.

The tree you saw was an oak.

No mundo real, eu era um ninguém.

In the real world, I was a nobody.

— Invasores - Nenhum Sistema Está à Salvo (2014)

Porque Don Giovanni era um sedutor, certo?

Because Don Giovanni was a womanizer, right?

— O Tao de Steve (2000)

É uma pena, pois este era um bairro agradável.

It's a shame, because this used to be a nice neighborhood.

O que Tom realmente queria era um descanso.

What Tom really wanted was a break.

Mennad era um calouro.

Mennad was a freshman.

Sim, ele era um dos bons, rapazes!

Yes, he was one of the good ones, guys!

— Os Falsários (2007)

Era um holograma, só que eu estava dentro dele.

It was a hologram, except I was inside it.

Tom era um inocente espectador.

Tom was an innocent bystander.

Tudo o que tinham era um escudo.

All they had was a shield.

— Férias de Amor (1955)

Era um menininho tão engraçado.

He was such a funny little boy.

— Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Parecia um fantasma, mas era um bicho vivo escondido no mato.

It looked like a ghost, but it was a living creature hiding in the bushes.

O senhor era um inquilino tão bom.

You were such a good tenant.

— O Operário (2004)

Mas está fechado há muito tempo, era um esconderijo de cobras.

But it's been closed for a long time; it was a den of snakes.

— Zootopia 2 (2025)

Eu era um diplomata.

I was a diplomat.

— Arca Russa (2002)

Era um salão antes.

It used to be a salon.

— Que Horas Ela Volta? (2015)

Abou Tarek era um especialista em tortura.

Abou Tarek was an expert in torture.

— Incêndios (2010)

O Walter era um baita encrenqueiro.

Walter was a real troublemaker.

— Dupla Perigosa (2026)

A mistura era um pó que se atirava no inimigo.

The mixture was a powder that was thrown at the enemy.

Tom era um empresário de sucesso.

Tom was a successful businessman.

Diria a ele que você, na verdade era um patriótico espião alemão?

Would you tell him that you were actually a patriotic German spy?

— Vítima do Passado (1996)

Era um bicho esquisito.

It was a strange creature.

O monstro-demônio era um javali gigantesco?

Was the demon-monster a gigantic boar?

— Princesa Mononoke (1997)

Era um orfanato.

It was an orphanage.

— O Orfanato (2007)

Ah, claro, era um Thundercat.

Ah, of course, it was a Thundercat.

— E Sua Mãe Também (2001)

Você nunca me disse que você era um veterinário.

You never told me you were a veterinarian.

Isto era um estacionamento.

This was a parking lot.

Era um dilúvio.

It was a deluge.

Não conhecia o Boris, mas todos dizem que era um moço inteligente e dotado.

I didn't know Boris, but everyone says he was an intelligent and gifted young man.

— Quando Voam as Cegonhas (1957)

Tom era um diplomata.

Tom was a diplomat.

Era um teimoso!

He was stubborn!

— O Leopardo (1963)

Era um feriado, o percurso estava cheio.

It was a holiday, and the route was crowded.

— O Som ao Redor (2012)