the door was open(
thuh
 
dor
 
wuhz
 
o
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pihn
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. la puerta estuvo abierta
The door was open all day because you forgot to close it when you left!¡La puerta estuvo abierta todo el día porque se te olvidó cerrarla cuando te fuiste!
a. la puerta estaba abierta
The door was open. Why didn't you come in?La puerta estaba abierta. ¿Por qué no entraste?
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