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Was

wəz
Extremamente Comum
0 - 100
0 - 100
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

是 (shì), 发生 (fā shēng), 曾经 (céng jīng), 曾 (céng), 过去 (guò qù)

Significados de Was em chinês

是 (shì)

Exemplo:
He was a teacher.
他曾是一名老师。
They were friends in school.
他们在学校时是朋友。
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used to indicate a state of being or identity in the past.
Observação: In English, 'was' is the past tense of 'is' and is used for singular subjects (I, he, she, it).

发生 (fā shēng)

Exemplo:
The event was a success.
这个事件是成功的。
The concert was amazing.
音乐会非常精彩。
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used to describe occurrences or events in the past.
Observação: This usage can also imply that something was in a certain state or condition.

曾经 (céng jīng)

Exemplo:
She was once a famous singer.
她曾经是一位著名的歌手。
There was a time when we lived in Paris.
曾经有一段时间我们住在巴黎。
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used to indicate that something occurred in the past but is no longer true.
Observação: Often used in storytelling or reminiscing about the past.

曾 (céng)

Exemplo:
He was in China last year.
去年他曾在中国。
I was there before.
我以前曾在那里。
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Refers to experiences or occurrences that happened before.
Observação: This meaning emphasizes the experience rather than the identity.

过去 (guò qù)

Exemplo:
That was a long time ago.
那是很久以前的事。
It was a different world back then.
那时的世界是不同的。
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used to refer to something that was true or happened in a specific period in the past.
Observação: Can be used to compare past and present situations.

Sinônimos de Was

Were

Used to indicate the past tense of 'to be' in the plural form.
Exemplo: They were at the park yesterday.
Observação: It is used when referring to multiple subjects in the past tense.

Had been

Indicates an action that took place before a certain point in the past.
Exemplo: She had been to Paris before.
Observação: It implies a completed action that occurred before another past event.

Had

Expresses an action completed before a specific time in the past.
Exemplo: He had finished his homework by the time his friends arrived.
Observação: It is used to indicate completion of an action before a certain point in the past.

Used to be

Describes a past state or habitual action that is no longer true.
Exemplo: She used to be a teacher before she became a writer.
Observação: It emphasizes a previous state or action that is no longer the case.

Expressões e frases comuns de Was

Was up

A casual greeting asking about someone's current state or activities.
Exemplo: Hey, what's up?
Observação: The phrase 'Was up' is a colloquial and informal way of saying 'What is up?'

Wasn't born yesterday

To imply that one is not easily deceived or fooled.
Exemplo: I know what you're up to. I wasn't born yesterday.
Observação: This phrase uses 'wasn't born yesterday' metaphorically to convey experience and wisdom.

Was a close call

Describes a situation where something dangerous or unpleasant almost happened but was avoided at the last moment.
Exemplo: That car nearly hit me! It was a close call.
Observação: The phrase 'was a close call' emphasizes the nearness of the dangerous event.

Was a piece of cake

Indicates that something was very easy to do or accomplish.
Exemplo: The exam was a piece of cake for me.
Observação: This phrase uses 'a piece of cake' as a metaphor for something effortless or simple.

Was on cloud nine

To be extremely happy or elated.
Exemplo: After winning the competition, she was on cloud nine.
Observação: The phrase 'was on cloud nine' conveys a feeling of euphoria or extreme joy.

Was caught red-handed

To be caught in the act of committing a crime or wrongdoing.
Exemplo: He was caught red-handed stealing from the store.
Observação: 'Caught red-handed' refers to being caught in the act, with evidence clearly showing guilt.

Was blown away

To be extremely impressed or amazed by something.
Exemplo: I was blown away by her performance in the play.
Observação: The phrase 'was blown away' expresses a strong sense of awe or admiration.

Was a blessing in disguise

Something that initially seems bad or unfortunate but turns out to be beneficial in the long run.
Exemplo: Losing my job was a blessing in disguise as it led me to start my own business.
Observação: This phrase uses 'a blessing in disguise' to highlight the hidden positive outcome of a seemingly negative event.

Was in the same boat

To be in a similar situation or facing the same difficulties as someone else.
Exemplo: I lost my luggage too. We were in the same boat.
Observação: The phrase 'in the same boat' emphasizes shared circumstances or challenges with another person.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Was

Was cracking

This slang term is used as a casual greeting, similar to 'What's up?' or 'What's going on?'
Exemplo: Hey, what's cracking? Did you hear about the party tonight?
Observação: It is more informal and can be considered more conversational than the standard 'What's up?'

Was good

This slang term is a shortened form of 'What is good' or 'What is going on', used as a friendly greeting or to inquire about someone's well-being.
Exemplo: Hey, was good with you? Are you free this weekend?
Observação: It is a more relaxed and informal way of asking 'How are you?'

Was popping

This slang term is used to describe something exciting, lively, or happening.
Exemplo: The party last night was popping! The music was great and everyone was dancing.
Observação: It conveys a sense of vibrancy and excitement, different from simply saying 'was fun'.

Was the tea

This slang term refers to gossip, news, or the latest information on a particular topic.
Exemplo: Tell me, what's the tea with that new guy in accounting? I heard there's some drama.
Observação: It is a playful and colloquial way of asking for or sharing juicy information.

Was lit

This slang term is used to describe something that is exciting, excellent, or impressive.
Exemplo: The concert last night was lit! The band put on an amazing show.
Observação: It is more emphatic than saying 'was great' or 'was awesome'.

Was the move

This slang term is used to ask about or suggest a plan of action or activity.
Exemplo: Going to the beach this weekend, what's the move?
Observação: It implies a sense of direction or decision-making, unlike just asking 'What are we doing?'

Was Gucci

This slang term is a casual way of saying everything is good, fine, or okay.
Exemplo: Everything is Gucci, don't worry about it.
Observação: It is a hip and laid-back expression, similar to saying 'Everything is cool'.

Was - Exemplos

I was tired after work yesterday.
我昨天工作后很累。
She was happy to see her friends at the party.
她在派对上见到她的朋友们很开心。
We were late for the meeting this morning.
我们今天早上开会迟到了。

Gramática de Was

Was - Auxiliar (Auxiliary) / Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense)
Lema: be
Conjugações
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): be
Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense): was, were
Verbo, gerúndio ou particípio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Verbo, particípio passado (Verb, past participle): been
Verbo, presente não na terceira pessoa do singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Verbo, terceira pessoa do singular no presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
Was contém 1 sílabas: was
Transcrição fonética:
was , (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Was - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.
Was: 0 - 100 (Extremamente Comum).
Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
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