he was afraid

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tuvo miedo
Robert heard a branch snap in the darkness, and he was afraid.Roberto oyó una rama romperse en la oscuridad, y tuvo miedo.
a. tenía miedo
Billy didn't know what to do; he wanted to go to the zoo with his friends, but he was afraid of gorillas.Billy no sabía qué hacer; quería ir al zoológico con sus amigos, pero tenía miedo de los gorilas.
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