I was in school

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I was in school(
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wuhz
 
ihn
 
skul
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estuve en la escuela
I am dead tired. I was in school all day, then I worked all night.Estoy muerto de cansancio. Estuve en la escuela todo el día, luego trabajé toda la noche.
b. estuve en clase
I was in school this morning, but I had to leave for an appointment at 12:30 pm.Estuve en clase esta mañana, pero tuve que salir para una cita a las 12:30 pm.
a. estaba en la escuela
I would always act out when I was in school.Siempre me comportaba mal cuando estaba en la escuela.
b. estaba en clase
I was in school when you called me, so I couldn't answer.Estaba en clase cuando me llamaste, así que no pude contestar.
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