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"Last summer" is a phrase which is often translated as "el verano pasado", and "I went to the beach" is a phrase which is often translated as "fui a la playa". Learn more about the difference between "last summer" and "I went to the beach" below.
last summer(
lahst
 
suh
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muhr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. el verano pasado
Last summer I went to Europe.El verano pasado fui a Europa.
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I went to the beach(
ay
 
wehnt
 
tuh
 
thuh
 
bich
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. fui a la playa (one instance)
I went to the beach today and wore my new swimsuit.Fui a la playa hoy y llevé mi traje de baño nuevo.
b. iba a la playa (habitually)
I went to the beach all the time when I was living in San Diego.Iba a la playa todo el tiempo cuando vivía en San Diego.
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