How was it?
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Woordenschat
- erait was (permanent)
- estavait was (temporary)
- ótimogreat
- terrívelterrible
- aborrecidoboring
- emocionanteexciting
- divertidofun
- cheiocrowded / full
- tranquiloquiet / calm
- caroexpensive
- barulhentonoisy
- agradávelpleasant
Ser vs. Estar in the Imperfect (Era vs. Estava)
Portuguese uses two verbs for "was": era (from ser) and estava (from estar). Choosing the right one depends on what you are describing.
Use ERA for
- Permanent qualities: "O hotel era bonito." — The hotel was beautiful.
- Characteristics: "A cidade era grande." — The city was big.
- Identity/essence: "Era um restaurante italiano." — It was an Italian restaurant.
Use ESTAVA for
- Temporary states: "O restaurante estava cheio." — The restaurant was crowded.
- Feelings: "Eu estava cansado." — I was tired.
- Weather at a moment: "Estava frio." — It was cold.
Tip: Think of era as "what it always was" and estava as "how it was at that moment."
Uitdrukkingen
- Como foi a viagem?Asking how a trip was
- Foi ótimo!Saying it was great
- Estava muito calor.Saying it was very hot
- O hotel era fantástico.Describing the hotel
- A comida estava deliciosa.Saying the food was delicious
- Não era o que eu esperava.Saying it wasn't what you expected
Veelgemaakte fouten
O restaurante era cheio.O restaurante estava cheio.Being crowded is a temporary state — use estava, not era
Eu era cansado ontem.Eu estava cansado ontem.Tiredness is a temporary feeling — use estava
A cidade estava grande.A cidade era grande.Size is a permanent characteristic — use era
Estava um restaurante italiano.Era um restaurante italiano.Identity/definition uses era, not estava
O tempo era bom ontem.O tempo estava bom ontem.Weather at a specific moment is temporary — use estava
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