he was alone

he was alone(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba solo (long or undefined period of time)
He was alone in his house when he heard a gunshot. He was scared, so he hid under the bed until his parents came home.Estaba solo en su casa cuando oyó un disparo. Tenía miedo, así que se escondió debajo de la cama hasta que sus padres regresaron a casa.
b. estuvo solo (short or defined period of time)
He was alone for three hours? Thank goodness he is alright!¿Estuvo solo por tres horas? ¡Gracias a Dios que está bien!
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