era mi

was my

→ ser
phrase Uncommon #21,884
was my Used to describe someone or something as belonging to or associated with the speaker in the past.
SP: Era mi mejor amigo.
EN: He was my best friend.

David Robertson era mi asesor legal y también el de ellos.

David Robertson was my legal adviser and theirs as well.

La taza que acabas de romper era mi favorita.

The mug you just broke was my favorite.

Era mi último año en la escuela de arte.

It was my last year at art school.

Era mi primera vez.

It was my first time.

Trabajar en el mundo de la moda era mi meta de toda la vida.

Working in the fashion world was my lifelong goal.

— Jugada Maestra (2026)

También era mi primera vez.

It was my first time too.

Era mi verdadero amor.

He was my true love.

— Aquarius (2016)

Era mi oportunidad, mi nuevo comienzo.

It was my chance, my new beginning.

— Wicked (2024)

Como era mi costumbre, paseaba por la playa después de la lluvia.

As was my custom, I strolled along the beach after the rain.

Todo lo que tenía era mi actuación.

All I had was my performance.

— Malcolm X (1992)

Reginaldo era mi capataz.

Reginaldo was my foreman.

— Sonidos vecinos (2012)

Era mi tercer hijo, ya sabía que iba a nacer muy rápido.

It was my third child; I already knew the birth would be very quick.

— Argentina 1985 (2022)

Era mi última noche de soltero.

It was my last night as a bachelor.

— Vida solo hay una (2011)

Era mi compañero de clase.

He was my classmate.

— No (2012)

¡No era mi voluntad!

It wasn’t my choice!

— Parásitos (2019)

Era mi más ferviente deseo.

It was my most fervent wish.

— ¡Adiós Lenin! (2003)

De todas las que tenía, ésa era mi favorita.

Of all the ones I had, that was my favorite.

— Había una vez en Hollywood (2019)

Era mi vecina, la abuela Leviatha —.

It was my neighbor, Grandma Leviatha—.