cuando era estudiante

when I was a student

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when I was a student The subject is understood from context; it can also mean “when he/she was a student.”
SP: Cuando era estudiante, trabajaba en una cafetería.
EN: When I was a student, I worked in a café.

Cuando era estudiante, era menor de edad; no podía contratar a nadie.

When I was a student, I was underage; I couldn’t hire anyone.

Estudié en Inglaterra durante seis meses cuando era estudiante.

I studied in England for six months when I was a student.

Solía escribirle a ella cuando era estudiante.

I used to write to her when I was a student.

Bob era tímido cuando era estudiante de preparatoria.

Bob was shy when he was a high school student.

Solía jugar al tenis cuando era estudiante.

I used to play tennis when I was a student.

Estudié en Inglaterra seis meses cuando era estudiante.

I studied in England for six months when I was a student.