it was a mistake

it was a mistake(
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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. fue un error
It was a mistake to call my ex yesterday. Now she won't leave me alone.Fue un error llamar a mi ex ayer. Ahora no me dejará en paz.
b. fue una equivocación
It was a mistake to stay up late last night. I am so tired.Fue una equivocación quedarme despierto hasta tarde anoche. Tengo tanto sueño.
a. era un error
Many people told me it was a mistake to study at this university, but I knew I had made the right decision.Muchas personas me decían que era un error estudiar en esta universidad, pero yo sabía que había tomado la decisión correcta.
b. era una equivocación
Our marriage was not happy; it was a mistake. So we got divorcedNuestro matrimonio no era feliz; era una equivocación. Así que nos divorciamos.
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