When I was a child, I played soccer.

When I was a child, I played soccer.(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. Jugaba al fútbol cuando era niño.
When I was a child, I played soccer. I dreamed of becoming a professional player someday.Jugaba al fútbol cuando era niño. Soñé con ser jugador profesional algún día.
b. Jugaba fútbol cuando era niño.
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
When I was a child, I played soccer. What kinds of things did you like to do?Jugaba al fútbol cuando era niño. ¿Qué tipo de cosas te gustaba hacer?
c. Jugaba al fútbol de niño.
When I was a child, I played soccer. It's been years since I played.Jugaba al fútbol de niño. Hace años que no juego.
d. Jugaba fútbol de niño.
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
What did you like to do growing up? - When I was a child, I played soccer.¿Qué te gustaba hacer cuando te criabas? - Jugaba al fútbol de niño.
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