Sentence examples of "were" in English

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The brothers were born twelve years apart. Os irmãos nasceram com 12 anos de diferença.
Why were you absent yesterday? Por que você não veio ontem?
Her eyes were shining with joy. Os seus olhos brilhavam de alegria.
They were all dressed in uniforms. Todos usavam uniforme.
His legs were trembling from fear. Suas pernas tremiam de medo.
Why were you late this morning? Por que você chegou atrasado hoje de manhã?
We were welcomed by the Captain. Recebemos as boas-vindas do Capitão.
There were animals in the farm. Existiam animais na fazenda.
I thought you were coming today. Achei que vinha hoje.
Churches were erected all over the island. Construíram igrejas por toda a ilha.
Were you able to pass the test? Você conseguiu passar no teste?
We were talking about you that day. Falávamos de você aquele dia.
We were surprised to hear the news. Nós nos surpreendemos ao escutar a notícia.
Tell me who they were talking about. Diga-me de quem vocês falaram.
Many stars were shining in the heavens. Muitas estrelas brilhavam nos céus.
Last week five students were absent from class. Semana passada cinco alunos não vieram para a aula.
I thought we were going to go somewhere. Eu achei que iríamos para algum lugar.
Who were you going to sell it to? A quem você ia vender isso?
How many eggs were you able to get yesterday? Quantos ovos você conseguiu ontem?
We were just talking about you when you called. Acabávamos de falar sobre ti quando chegaste.
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