he was not able

no podía

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he was not able(

wuhz

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buhl

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

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a. no podía

After the accident, he was not able to run like he had as a child.Después del accidente, no podía correr como había hecho de niño.

b. no pudo

He was not able to go to the concert because he was sick.No pudo ir al concierto porque estaba enfermo.

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