I played outside a lot

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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. jugaba afuera mucho (long or undefined period of time)
When I was a child, I played outside a lot with my friends. Nowadays, I never see kids playing outside. How boring!Cuando era niño, jugaba afuera mucho con mis amigos. Hoy en día, nunca veo a los niños jugando afuera. ¡Qué aburrido!
b. jugué afuera mucho (short or defined period of time)
I played outside a lot last summer. This summer, on the other hand, I stay inside most of the time because I have to work.Jugué afuera mucho el verano pasado. Este verano, por otro lado, me quedo adentro la mayoría del tiempo porque tengo que trabajar.
c. jugaba fuera mucho (long or undefined period of time)
I played outside a lot in my backyard when I lived in Kingston. Now that I live in New York City, I don't have a backyard.Jugaba fuera mucho en mi patio trasero cuando vivía en Kingston. Ahora que vivo en la ciudad de Nueva York, no tengo un patio trasero.
d. jugué fuera mucho (short or defined period of time)
I played outside a lot yesterday. It was so nice out.Jugué fuera mucho ayer. Hacía muy buen tiempo.
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