something came up

something came up(
suhm
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thihng
 
keym
 
uhp
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. surgió algo
Something came up at home, and I need to leave the office early today.Surgió algo en casa, y necesito salir del trabajo temprano hoy.
b. se presentó algo
Something came up at the office. I'm going to be late for dinner.Se presentó algo en la oficina. Voy a llegar tarde a cenar.
c. ocurrió algo
That was Jaime on the phone. Something came up, and he'll be late.Ese fue Jaime en el teléfono. Ocurrió algo, y llegará tarde.
d. surgió un imprevisto (as a complete phrase)
I was planning to go to Serena's soccer game tonight, but something came up.Planeaba ir al partido de fútbol de Serena esta noche, pero surgió un imprevisto.
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