my pen didn't work

my pen didn't work(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. mi pluma no funcionaba
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
My pen didn't work, so I just took a picture of the sign with my phone instead.Mi pluma no funcionaba, así que tomé una foto con el celular nomás.
b. mi bolígrafo no funcionaba
My pen didn't work, and no one wanted to lend me another.Mi bolígrafo no funcionaba, y nadie me quizo prestar otro.
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