it was meant to be

it was meant to be(
iht
 
wuhz
 
mehnt
 
tuh
 
bi
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba predestinado
We've become such good friends so quickly. - I believe it was meant to be.Nos hemos convertido en muy buenos amigos rápidamente. - Creo que estaba predestinado.
b. estaba cantado
This little kitten wandered up to my door meowing. - She looks just like your old cat! It was meant to be.Este gatito apareció en mi puerta maullando. - ¡Se parece mucho a tu otra gata! Estaba cantado.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Are you sure this job is the right fit for you? I'm not sure it was meant to be.¿Estás segura de que este empleo es adecuado para ti? A mí no me parece lo mejor para ti.
If it was meant to be, you'll find a way back to each other.Si es su destino, encontrarán una manera de conectar de nuevo.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Did you see that weird sculpture? I couldn't tell what it was meant to be.¿Viste aquella extraña escultura? No sé lo que significaba.
It was meant to be a shirt. But I sewed the sleeves on wrong.Se suponía que fuera una camisa. Pero cosí mal las mangas.
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