Sentence examples of "was" in English

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She was born in America. Nació en América.

Tom was late for dinner. Tom llegó tarde a la cena.

I was glad that she visited me unexpectedly. Me alegré mucho de que ella me visitara repentinamente.

Smith replied that he was sorry. Smith respondió que lo sentía.

I drank the milk that was left over from breakfast. Bebí la leche que había quedado del desayuno.

She was born last year. Ella nació el año pasado.

She was late once again. Ella llegó tarde una vez más.

Mary told me that she was glad to see me. Mary me dijo que se alegraba de verme.

Tom said he was sorry for last night. Tom dijo que lo sentía por lo de anoche.

She was born in England. Ella nació en Inglaterra.

I was late to school. Llegué tarde a la escuela.

He was born in Switzerland. Él nació en Suiza.

The train was late this morning. El tren llegó tarde esta mañana.

Jesus was born of Mary. Jesús nació de María.

He was late for school yesterday. Ayer llegó tarde a la escuela.

Molière was born in 1622. Molière nació en 1622.

Tom explained why he was late. Tom explicó por qué había llegado tarde.

He was born in Africa. Él nació en África.

She was late at her wedding. Ella llegó tarde a su propia boda.

Nixon was born in California. Nixon nació en California.

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