decía que era

said that … was

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said that … was The subject of “decía” is he, she, or it; the subject of “era” depends on context.
SP: Mi hermana decía que era muy divertido.
EN: My sister said that it was a lot of fun.

Recuerdo que la gente decía que era un milagro.

I remember people saying it was a miracle.

Decía que era su mejor amigo en la escuela.

He said that he was his best friend at school.

— Voraz (2017)

Porque el anuncio decía que era muy fácil.

Because the ad said it was very easy.

— Los lunes al sol (2002)

Les decía que era un muchacho del Lejano Oriente.

I used to tell them he was a young man from the Far East.

— Замри-умри-воскресни! (1990)

Decía que era mi tumba.

He used to say it was my grave.

— La Escafandra Y La Mariposa (2007)

Él decía que era porque estaba borracho.

He said it was because he was drunk.

— The Chaser (2008)

Todo el mundo decía que era un chico guapo.

Everyone said he was a handsome boy.

— El agente secreto (2025)

Mi hijo decía que era muy buena actriz.

My son said she was a very good actress.

— Todo sobre mi madre (1999)

Decía que era niñera.

She said she was a nanny.

— Broker (2022)

¡Todo el mundo decía que era mi culpa!

Everyone said it was my fault!

— El increíble castillo vagabundo (2004)