was

used as the past tense singular form of 'be' for he, she, and it.

era

• [T]

• She was a teacher before she retired.

  Era maestra antes de jubilarse.

used as the past tense plural form of 'be' for they.

eran

• [T]

• They were at home when I called.

  Eran en casa cuando llamé.

used as the past tense singular form of 'be' for he, she, and it.

estaba

• [T]

• She was happy to see her old friend.

  Estaba feliz de ver a su antiguo amigo.

used as the past tense plural form of 'be' for they.

estaban

• [T]

• They were excited about their trip.

  Estaban emocionados con su viaje.

used as the past tense singular form of 'be' for he, she, and it.

estuve

• [T]

• She was in the office all day yesterday.

  Estuvo en la oficina todo el día ayer.

used as the past tense plural form of 'be' for they.

estuvieron

• [T]

• They were at the party last night.

  Estuvieron en la fiesta anoche.

used as the past tense singular form of 'be' for he, she, and it.

fue

• [T]

• She was the best player on her team.

  Fue la mejor jugadora en su equipo.

used as the past tense plural form of 'be' for they.

fueron

• [T]

• They were the winners of the competition.

  Fueron los ganadores de la competencia.