he was drunk

he was drunk(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba borracho (long or undefined period of time)
Why is Carlos in the hospital? - He was drunk and fell off the balcony.¿Por qué está Carlos en el hospital? - Estaba borracho y se cayó del balcón.
b. estuvo borracho (short or defined period of time)
Frank has been sober for eight years. - Yeah, right. I saw him last night, and he was drunk.Hace ocho años que Frank está sobrio. - Sí, cómo no. Lo vi anoche y estuvo borracho.
c. estaba pedo (long or undefined period of time)
He was drunk when he crashed into a tree.Estaba pedo cuando se chocó contra un árbol.
d. estuvo pedo (short or defined period of time)
I am worried about Kevin. He was drunk when I went to his house this morning at 5.Estoy preocupado por Kevin. Estuvo pedo cuando fui a su casa esta mañana a las 5.
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