there was a fire

there was a fire(
thehr
 
wuhz
 
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fay
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uhr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. hubo un incendio
There was a fire, but the firefighters put it off quickly.Hubo un incendio, pero los bomberos lo apagaron rápidamente.
2.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
(there was a burning passion)
a. había fuego
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
There was a fire in her eyes that inspired passion.Había fuego en sus ojos que despertaba pasión.
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