I had a cold

I had a cold(
ay
 
hahd
 
ey
 
kold
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba resfriado
I had a cold, so I didn't go to work.Estaba resfriado, por lo que no fui al trabajo.
b. tenía un resfriado
I kept playing the game even though I had a cold.Seguí jugando en el partido aunque tenía un resfriado.
c. estaba acatarrado
I had a cold. That's why I didn't kiss you.Estaba acatarrado. Por eso no te besé.
d. estaba constipado
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I didn't go out with my friends because I had a cold.No salí con mis amigos porque estaba constipado.
e. tenía un resfrío (Southern Cone)
I had a cold yesterday. I ate five bowls of hot soup.Tenía un resfrío ayer. Me comí cinco platos de sopa caliente.
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