he was very sad

he was very sad(
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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. estaba muy triste (used to describe an udefined period)
He said he was very sad because his girlfriend left him.Dijo que estaba muy triste porque su novia lo dejó.
b. estuvo muy triste (used to describe a defined period)
He was very sad during that time, but he seems better now.Estuvo muy triste en esa época pero parece estar mejor ahora.
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