quando a criança era criança

when the child was a child

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when the child was a child Often introduces memories or habits from childhood.
PO: Quando a criança era criança, adorava ouvir histórias.
EN: When the child was a child, she loved listening to stories.

Quando a criança era criança, não sabia que era uma criança.

When the child was a child, he or she didn't know that he or she was a child.

— Asas do Desejo (1987)

Quando a criança era criança, não tinha opinião sobre nada.

When the child was a child, he or she had no opinion about anything.

— Asas do Desejo (1987)

Quando a criança era criança, pães e maçãs eram suficientes para se alimentar.

When the child was a child, bread and apples were enough to eat.

— Asas do Desejo (1987)

Quando a criança era criança, andava com os braços balançando.

When the child was a child, he/she walked with his/her arms swinging.

— Asas do Desejo (1987)