se trataba de

se trataba de
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it was about
Me gustó el documental. Se trataba de una familia que perdió todo en la última inundación.I like the documentary. It was about a family that lost everything during the last flood.
b. was about
La novela se trataba de un mago que compraba trucos a otros magos.The novel was about a magician who bought magic tricks off other magicians.
a. it was a matter of
Nada pudo hacerlo cambiar de parecer. Se trataba de honor, no de dinero.Nothing could change his mind. It was a matter of honor, not money.
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