I answered the phone

I answered the phone(
ay
 
ahn
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suhrd
 
thuh
 
fon
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. contesté el teléfono
I answered the phone, but there was no one on the other end.Contesté el teléfono, pero no había nadie del otro lado.
a. contestaba el teléfono
I always tried to be polite when I answered the phone.Siempre trataba de ser respetuoso cuando contestaba el teléfono,
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