she was able to

she was able to(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pudo (single occurrence)
The man almost crashed into Jenny's car, but she was able to avoid getting in an accident.El hombre casi se choca con el coche de Jenny, pero ella pudo evitar accidentarse.
b. podía (habitual action)
She missed the days when she was able to have fun all day without worrying about responsibilities.Extrañaba los días cuando podía divertirse todo el día sin preocuparse por otras responsabilidades.
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