I had a headache

I had a headache(
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hahd
 
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hehd
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. me dolió la cabeza (preterite)
I didn't go last night because I had a headache.No fui anoche porque me dolió la cabeza.
b. tuve dolor de cabeza (preterite)
I couldn't sleep last night because I had a headache.No pude dormir anoche porque tuve dolor de cabeza.
c. me dolía la cabeza (imperfect)
I had a headache and I couldn't eat.Me dolía la cabeza y no pude comer.
d. tenía dolor de cabeza (imperfect)
I went home early because I had a headache.Me fui a casa pronto porque tenía dolor de cabeza.
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