I wasn't able to

I wasn't able to(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no pude
I wasn't able to buy fresh croissants this morning because they were already sold out.No pude comprar medialunas frescas esta mañana porque ya estaban agotadas.
b. no fui capaz de
You walked in the bar in a red dress, taking my breath away. In that moment of awe, I wasn't able to find the words to tell you that you looked beautiful.Entraste en el bar con un vestido rojo, quitándome el aliento. En ese momento de éxtasis, no fui capaz de encontrar las palabras para decirte que te veías hermosa.
a. no podía
I wasn't able to talk to girls when I was a teenager. I was too shy.No podía hablar con las chicas cuando era adolescente. Era demasiado tímido.
b. no era capaz de
I wasn't able to play football after the accident.No era capaz de jugar al fútbol americano después del accidente.
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