the boys were

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the boys were
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. los niños estaban
The boys were at home when I got there.Los niños estaban en casa cuando llegué.
b. los niños eran
The boys were little the last time we traveled by plane. I don't think they remember it.Los niños eran chiquitos la última vez que viajamos en avión. No creo que lo recuerden.
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