I was able to

I was able to(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. pude (specific moment)
Yesterday, I was able to see my family for the first time in a while.Ayer, pude ver a mi familia por primera vez desde hace mucho tiempo.
b. podía (habitual action)
When I was younger, I was able to run a lot further than I can now.Cuando era más joven, podía correr mucho más distancia que ahora.
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