I played soccer when I was young

I played soccer when I was young(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. jugaba al fútbol cuando era joven
I played soccer when I was young, but I haven't played in years.Jugaba al fútbol cuando era joven, pero hace años que no juego.
b. jugaba fútbol cuando era joven
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I played soccer when I was young, but now I just watch it on TV.Jugaba fútbol cuando era joven, pero ahora solo lo veo en la tele.
c. jugaba futbol cuando era joven
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
I played soccer when I was young, but then I got more interested in music.Jugaba futbol cuando era joven, pero posteriormente me empecé a interesar más en la música.
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