estuvo fatal

estuvo fatal(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he was awful
¿Cómo jugó Felipe? - Estuvo fatal.How did Felipe play? - He was awful.
b. she was awful
¿Qué tal estuvo la cantante? - Estuvo fatal. Cantó desafinado todo el tiempo.How was the singer? - She was awful. She sang out of tune all the time.
c. it was awful
La fiesta estuvo fatal: la música era aburrida y no había alcohol.The party was terrible; the music was boring, and there was no alcohol.
d. was awful
La obra estuvo fatal. Fue aburrida y larga, y las actuaciones malísimas.The play was awful. It was boring and too long, and the acting really poor.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you were awful
Su desempeño fue muy pobre. Estuvo fatal.Your performance was very poor. You were awful.
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