How to Say "was situated" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “was situated” is “quedaba” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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referring to location
Examples
El viejo mercado quedaba justo al lado de la iglesia.
The old market was located right next to the church.
Yo siempre quedaba en esa esquina para esperar el autobús.
I always waited (was situated) on that corner to wait for the bus. (Context: Habitual staying)
Location in the Past
When describing where a fixed building or place was, 'quedaba' is often used. It emphasizes the established, long-term location in the past, similar to 'it was situated there'.
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