hacía falta

hacía falta(
ah
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see
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ah
 
fahl
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tah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. needed
Me sentía muy mal, pero creo que solo me hacía falta comer.I wasn't feeling well, but I think I just needed to eat.
b. was needed
No me aceptaron la carta porque hacía falta la firma del director.They didn't accept the letter because the principal's signature was needed.
c. missed
Su papá les hacía mucha falta cuando estaba fuera en viajes de trabajo.They really missed their dad when he was away on business trips.
d. was necessary
La mesa directiva consideró que hacía falta reestructurar la empresa.The board considered that it was necessary to restructure the company.
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