my car broke down

my car broke down(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. se me estropeó el coche
Why are you late? - My car broke down.¿Porque llegas tarde? - Se me estropeó el coche.
b. se me descompuso el carro
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
My car broke down on my way to work.Se me descompuso el carro rumbo a la chamba.
c. se me averió el auto
I took the bus today because my car broke down yesterday.Tomé el bus hoy porque se me averió el auto ayer.
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