I drove a car

I drove a car(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. manejé un carro
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I drove a car once ten years ago, and I have not driven since.Manejé un carro una vez hace dos años y no he manejado desde entonces.
b. manejé un auto
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I remember the first time I drove a car. I was so scared.Recuerdo la primera vez que manejé un auto. Estaba tan asustado.
c. conduje un coche
I drove a car for the first time yesterday.Conduje un coche por primera vez ayer.
d. conduje un auto
I felt accomplished when I drove a car across the country.Sentí realizado cuando conduje un auto a través del país.
a. manejaba un carro
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I drove a car to work every day even though I didn't have a license.Manejaba un carro al trabajo cada día aunque no tenía licencia.
b. manejaba un auto
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I was scared every time I drove a car.Tenía miedo cada vez que manejaba un auto.
c. conducía un coche
Most of the time I drove a car, but sometimes I would walk.La mayoría del tiempo conducía un coche, pero caminaba a veces.
d. conducía un auto
When I was a teenager, I drove a car with a cassette player.Cuando era adolescente, conducía un auto con un tocacintas.
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