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Were

wər
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(过去时), 假设(虚拟语气), 存在(用于某个地方或时间)

Significados de Were em chinês

是(过去时)

Exemplo:
They were happy at the party.
他们在派对上很开心。
We were there last week.
我们上周在那里。
Uso: formal/informalContexto: 用于描述过去的情况或状态
Observação: 这是动词 'be' 的过去式,常用于描述过去的事实或状态。

假设(虚拟语气)

Exemplo:
If I were you, I would take that job.
如果我是你,我会接受那份工作。
I wish it were summer all year long.
我希望夏天能一年四季都持续。
Uso: informalContexto: 用于假设或虚拟条件
Observação: 在虚拟语气中使用,通常与 'if' 一起出现,表示与现实相反的情况。

存在(用于某个地方或时间)

Exemplo:
There were many stars in the sky.
天空中有很多星星。
Were there any questions after the presentation?
演讲后有问题吗?
Uso: formal/informalContexto: 用于询问或描述某个地方或时间的存在
Observação: 通常用于询问或描述某事物的存在情况,常见于疑问句和陈述句中。

Sinônimos de Were

Was

The past tense form of 'to be', used to indicate a state or condition in the past.
Exemplo: She was tired after a long day at work.
Observação: Both 'were' and 'was' are past tense forms of 'to be', but 'was' is used with singular subjects while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

Had been

The past perfect tense of 'to be', used to indicate an action that occurred before a certain point in the past.
Exemplo: They had been waiting for hours before the concert started.
Observação: While 'were' and 'had been' both refer to past actions, 'had been' specifically indicates an action that started in the past and continued up to a certain point in the past.

Used to be

Describes a past state or situation that was true in the past but is no longer true.
Exemplo: He used to be a professional athlete before his injury.
Observação: Unlike 'were', 'used to be' implies a change or transition from a previous state to a current state.

Expressões e frases comuns de Were

If I were you

This phrase is used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone.
Exemplo: If I were you, I would apologize to her.
Observação: The original word 'were' is used for the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a conditional statement.

We were made for each other

This phrase means two people are perfectly suited for each other.
Exemplo: When we met, it felt like we were made for each other.
Observação: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is about compatibility.

What were you thinking?

This phrase is used to express surprise or disapproval at someone's actions.
Exemplo: What were you thinking when you decided to quit your job without a backup plan?
Observação: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is a question about one's thoughts or actions.

If it were not for

This phrase is used to acknowledge someone's assistance or contribution.
Exemplo: If it were not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to finish the project on time.
Observação: The original word 'were' is used for the past tense of 'are', while this phrase introduces a conditional clause.

Were you born in a barn?

This phrase is a humorous way of telling someone to close the door because leaving it open is impolite.
Exemplo: Close the door behind you! Were you born in a barn?
Observação: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is a rhetorical question.

You were saying?

This phrase is used to prompt someone to continue or repeat what they were saying.
Exemplo: You were saying something about your new job. Please continue.
Observação: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is an invitation to continue a conversation.

If wishes were horses, beggars would ride

This phrase means that simply wishing for something won't make it happen; action is needed.
Exemplo: I wish I could afford a new car, but as they say, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
Observação: The original word 'were' is the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a hypothetical statement.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Were

Werewolf

A werewolf is a mythical creature that is capable of transforming into a wolf or a humanwolf hybrid.
Exemplo: I love watching movies about werewolves.
Observação: The term 'werewolf' refers to a fictional creature, distinct from the original word 'were'.

Where

Where is used to ask about the location or place of something or someone.
Exemplo: Where did you go last night?
Observação: The slang term 'where' retains the basic meaning of the original word 'were'.

Wererabbit

Wererabbit combines the concepts of a rabbit and a werewolf, creating a funny mythical creature.
Exemplo: The animation film featured a hilarious were-rabbit character.
Observação: Similar to 'werewolf', 'wererabbit' is a fictional creation distinct from the original word 'were'.

Weren't

A contraction of 'were not', used in negative sentences and questions.
Exemplo: You weren't at the party last night, were you?
Observação: The slang term 'weren't' is a contraction with a specific grammatical usage, different from the base word 'were'.

Welfare

Welfare refers to governmental or organizational aid provided to individuals in need.
Exemplo: Many families rely on welfare support during tough times.
Observação: The slang term 'welfare' has evolved to refer to social support systems, distinct from the original word 'were'.

Were - Exemplos

We were at the park yesterday.
我们昨天在公园。
They were happy to see us.
他们看到我们很高兴。
The books were on the shelf.
书在书架上。
I wish I were there with you.
我希望我能和你在一起。

Gramática de Were

Were - 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
Were contém 1 sílabas: were
Transcrição fonética:
were , (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Were - 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.
Were: 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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