I played basketball yesterday

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I played basketball yesterday(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. jugué baloncesto ayer
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
My legs are sore because I played basketball yesterday.Tengo las piernas doloridas porque jugué baloncesto ayer.
b. jugué al baloncesto ayer
What did you do over the weekend? - I went to the beach on Saturday and played basketball yesterday.¿Qué hiciste durante el fin de semana? - Fui a la playa el sábado y jugué al baloncesto ayer.
c. jugué básquetbol ayer
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I played basketball yesterday for the first time in my life.Jugué básquetbol ayer por primera vez en mi vida.
d. jugué al básquetbol ayer
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I played basketball yesterday and twisted my ankle.Jugué al básquetbol ayer y me retorcí el tobillo.
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