What did grandpa do when he was younger? - He was an artist in his home country of Yugoslavia.¿A qué se dedicaba el abuelo cuando era más joven? - Fue artista en su país natal en Yugoslavia.
Why does your neighbor know so much about the history of art? - He was an artist before he retired.¿Por qué tu vecino sabe tanto sobre la historia del arte? - Era artista antes de jubilarse.