he was scared

he was scared(
hi
 
wuhz
 
skehrd
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tuvo miedo (short or defined period of time)
He was scared when the doctor told him he was sick.Tuvo miedo cuando el médico le dijo que estaba enfermo.
b. tenía miedo (long or undefined period of time)
He was scared of the dark when he was a kid.Tenía miedo de la oscuridad cuando era niño.
c. se asustó (short or defined period of time)
He was scared when the lights went out.Se asustó cuando las luces se apagaron.
d. estaba asustado (long or undefined period of time)
He didn't want to see the movie because he was scared.No quería ver la película porque estaba asustado.
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