Spanish phrase
¿Cómo era ~?
Meaning
How was ___?
When to use it
Asks about how someone or something was in the past. Used to request descriptions of appearance, condition, or atmosphere; tone varies with context.
Example dialogue
¿Cómo era la ciudad?
How was the city?
Era pequeña y con mucha vida nocturna.
It was small and had a lively nightlife.