he was short
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he was short(
hi
wuhz
short
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. era bajo
What did the guy you met look like? - He was short but cute.¿Cómo era el muchacho al que conociste? - Era bajo pero guapo.
b. era chaparro (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
My father was wasn't afraid of anything. He was short, but he wouldn't let anyone push him around.Mi papá no tenía miedo de nada. Era chaparro, pero no permitía que nadie lo intimidara.
c. era petiso (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Rick didn't get picked for the basketball team because he was short.A Rick no lo eligieron para jugar en el equipo de básquetbol porque era petiso.
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