he was sad

he was sad(
hi
 
wuhz
 
sahd
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba triste
No one remembered to wish him happy birthday. I could tell he was sad.Nadie se acordó de felicitarle por su cumpleaños. Noté que estaba triste.
b. él estaba triste
He was sad to leave, but his girlfriend was very happy.Él estaba triste por marcharse, pero su novia estaba muy feliz.
c. estuvo triste
He was sad for a while, but soon smiled again.Estuvo triste un rato, pero pronto volvió a sonreír.
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