I was not able

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I was not able(
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wuhz
 
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buhl
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no podía (long or undefined period of time)
When I was a child, I was not able to throw a ball.Cuando era niña, no podía tirar una pelota.
b. no pude (short or defined period of time)
I was not able to fix the sink. We have to call a plumber.No pude arreglar el lavabo. Tenemos que llamar a un plomero.
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