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era un niño

was a child

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phrase Uncommon #16,956
was a child Also can mean “was a boy” depending on context.
SP: Cuando era un niño, me encantaba jugar al fútbol.
EN: When I was a child, I loved playing soccer.

Solo era un niño, amigo.

He was just a kid, dude.

Tom era un niño malo.

Tom was a bad boy.

Cuando yo era un niño, solía ir a nadar en aquel estanque.

When I was a child, I used to go swimming in that pond.

Era un niño débil con mala vista.

He was a weak child with poor eyesight.

Yo era un niño muy tranquilo.

I was a very quiet child.

Yo solo era un niño entonces.

I was just a child then.

Mi abuelo murió cuando yo era un niño.

My grandfather died when I was a child.

Mi abuelo se murió cuando yo todavía era un niño.

My grandfather died when I was still a child.

Era un niño.

He was a boy.

— Guardianes de la noche (2004)

Yo era un niño.

I was a child.

— Zeta (2026)

Cuando yo era un niño, iba muy seguido a nadar al mar.

When I was a child, I used to go swimming in the sea very often.

Tom era un niño tan feliz.

Tom was such a happy child.

Sólo era un niño.

He was just a kid.

Teo era un niño muy listo cuando tenía ocho años.

Teo was a very clever boy when he was eight years old.

— Amarcord (1973)

Cuando Ahmad era un niño, podía escalar altos árboles.

When Ahmad was a child, he could climb tall trees.

Cuando me hice cargo de ella yo casi era un niño.

When I took care of her I was almost a child.

— Hable con ella (2002)

Era un niño lleno de alegría.

He was a child full of joy.

— Hunting Season (2025)

Yo era un niño travieso.

I was a mischievous child.

Yo solo era un niño.

I was just a child.

— Los pecadores (2025)