se me descompuso el carro

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se me descompuso el carro
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1. (first person singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. my car broke down
Se me descompuso el carro cuando iba en camino al aeropuerto. Por eso perdí mi vuelo.My car broke down when I was on my way to the airport. That's why I missed my flight.
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