I was
Yo estuve cuatro años en la universidad.
I spent four years at university.
— Memories of Murder (Crónica de un asesino en serie) (2003)
Yo estuve en medio de esa tormenta.
I was in the middle of that storm.
Yo estuve ausente en el colegio ayer.
I was absent from school yesterday.
Yo estuve de su lado aún en contra de mi padre.
I was on his side even against my father.
Considerando el tiempo y la distancia, yo estuve muy por delante.
Considering the time and distance, I was far ahead.
— Broker (2022)
I was in the area.