there were many people there

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there were many people there(
thehr
 
wuhr
 
meh
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pi
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puhl
 
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. hubo mucha gente ahí (close to the listener)
Why is there trash on the sidewalk? - There were many people there waiting in line for a sale.¿Por qué hay basura en la acera? - Hubo mucha gente ahí esperando en fila para una venta.
b. hubo mucha gente allí (further away from the listener)
How was the concert? - It was very good. There were many people there.¿Qué tal el concierto? - Fue muy bueno. Hubo mucha gente allí.
c. hubo mucha gente allá (even further away from the listener)
The store up north had its grand opening. They told me there were many people there.La tienda al norte de la ciudad tuvo su gran inauguración. Me dijeron que hubo mucha gente allá.
a. había mucha gente ahí (close to the listener)
Why didn't you stay at Myra's party? - There were many people there I didn't know.¿Por qué no te quedaste en la fiesta de Myra? - Había mucha gente ahí que no conocía.
b. había mucha gente allí (further away from the listener)
We had our first meeting today. There were many people there who just wanted free food.Tuvimos nuestra primera reunión hoy. Había mucha gente allí que solo quería comida gratis.
c. había mucha gente allá (even further away from the listener)
I thought you were going to stand near the stage. - There were many people there. It was too crowded.Pensé que ibas a estar cerca del escenario. - Había mucha gente allá. Estaba demasiado lleno.
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