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"I had an accident" is a phrase which is often translated as "tuve un accidente", and "yesterday" is an adverb which is often translated as "ayer". Learn more about the difference between "I had an accident" and "yesterday" below.
I had an accident(
ay
hahd
ahn
ahk
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sih
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dihnt
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. tuve un accidente
I had an accident yesterday and was unable to go to work.Tuve un accidente ayer y no pude ir al trabajo.
yesterday(
yehs
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tuhr
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dey
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. ayer
We began our yoga lessons yesterday morning.Ayer por la mañana empezamos las clases de yoga.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
