How to Say "he was" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “he was” is “fue” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Examples
Mi abuela fue enfermera.
My grandmother was a nurse.
La película fue excelente.
The movie was excellent.
Fue un día muy importante para nosotros.
It was a very important day for us.
A Past Form of 'Ser' (to be)
This 'fue' comes from the verb 'ser'. Use it for completed events or to state what someone or something was in a finished period of time. Think of it as a snapshot: the action is over.
Using 'Fue' for Descriptions
Mistake: “La casa fue grande.”
Correction: La casa era grande. Use 'era' for descriptions in the past (like size, color, or personality). Use 'fue' for events ('La fiesta fue grande').
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