it could be
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it could be(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. podría ser (permanent quality)
Why isn't she answering the phone? - It could be too early.¿Por qué no contesta el teléfono? - Podría ser demasiado temprano.
b. podría estar (temporary state)
Where is the butter? - It could be in the refrigerator door.¿Dónde está la mantequilla? - Podría estar en la puerta del refrigerador.
a. podía ser (permanent quality)
I liked elementary school. It could be a lot of fun.Me gustaba la escuela primaria. Podía ser muy divertida.
b. podía estar (temporary state)
My childhood home had no trees around it. It could be too hot in the summer because we had no shade.Mi casa de la infancia no tenía árboles alrededor. Podía estar demasiado caliente en el verano porque no teníamos sombra.
c. pudo ser (permanent quality)
The movie was fun, but it could be difficult to follow for older people.La película estuvo divertida, pero pudo ser difícil de seguir para gente más grande.
d. pudo estar (temporary state)
How's the place? - It could be better looked after.¿Cómo está el lugar? - Pudo estar mejor cuidado.
a. pudiera ser (permanent quality)
I liked this draft of the essay. If it could be a little longer, then it would be perfect.Me gustó este borrador del ensayo. Si pudiera ser un poco más largo, sería perfecto.
b. pudiera estar (temporary state)
This watermelon soup is amazing. If it could be a little colder, it would work marvelously for summer.Esta sopa de sandía es fantástica. Si pudiera estar un poco más fría, sería maravillosa para el verano.
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