Sentence examples of "Were" in English

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You were late for work. Llegaste tarde a trabajar.
They were born in Thailand. Ellos nacieron en Tailandia.
We were glad when we saw a light in the distance. Nos alegramos cuando vimos una luz a la distancia.
I'd retain that old hat if I were you. Yo en tu lugar conservaría ese sombrero viejo.
You were late, weren't you? Llegaste tarde, ¿verdad?
We were born on the same day. Nacimos el mismo día.
It's because of you that we were late. Llegamos tarde por tu culpa.
They were just in time. Llegaron justo a tiempo.
Rumors of defeat were circulating. Circulaban rumores de la derrota.
They were caught red-handed. Les pillaron con las manos en la masa.
We were disappointed in him. Él nos decepcionó.
Who were you talking to? ¿Con quién hablabas?
Fortunately, no passengers were injured. Por suerte, ninguno de los pasajeros resultó herido.
Why were you absent yesterday? ¿Por qué te ausentaste ayer?
They were caught off-guard. Los pillaron desprevenidos.
What year were you born? ¿En qué año naciste?
They were not speaking Spanish. Ellos no hablaban español.
Rumors of defeat were abroad. Circulaban rumores de una derrota.
We were eating while weeping. Comíamos mientras llorábamos.
We were moved to tears. Nos conmovió hasta las lágrimas.
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