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"There was" is a phrase which is often translated as "hubo", and "there were" is a phrase which is often translated as "había". Learn more about the difference between "there was" and "there were" below.
there was(
thehr
wuhz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
there were(
thehr
wuhr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. hubo (preterite)
There were a lot of people involved in the wedding.Hubo mucha gente involucrada en la boda.
