once there was

once there was(
wuhns
 
thehr
 
wuhz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. había una vez
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
Once there was a boy who lived on a farm.Había una vez un niño que vivía en una granja.
b. érase una vez
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
Once there was a princess who lived in a castle.Érase una vez una princesa que vivía en un castillo.
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