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se comportaba

behaved

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phrase Rare #41,347
behaved Imperfect past tense of reflexive verb. Also means “was acting” depending on context.
SP: De niño, siempre se comportaba muy bien en clase.
EN: As a child, he always behaved very well in class.

Él se comportaba como loco.

He was behaving like a madman.

Desde hace unos seis meses el Sr. Watanabe no se comportaba igual.

For about six months, Mr. Watanabe hadn't been acting like himself.

— Vivir (1952)

Jane siempre se comportaba como si fuera rica.

Jane always acted as if she were rich.

Se comportaba de forma extraña.

He was behaving strangely.

— Suspiria (1977)

Se comportaba de esa forma.

He behaved that way.

— Psicosis (1960)