I thought you were someone else

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I thought you were someone else(
ay
 
that
 
yu
 
wuhr
 
suhm
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wuhn
 
ehls
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pensé que eras otra persona
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Why did you call me? - It was an accident. I thought you were someone else.¿Por qué me llamaste? - Fue accidente. Pensé que eras otra persona.
b. Pensé que usted era otra persona
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Excuse me, do I know you? - I'm sorry, I thought you were someone else.Disculpe, ¿lo conozco? - Lo siento, pensé que usted era otra persona.
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