there was traffic

there was traffic(
thehr
 
wuhz
 
trah
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fihk
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. había tráfico (long or undefined period of time)
There was traffic on the highway, so I didn't get to the airport on time.Había tráfico en la carretera, así que no llegué al aeropuerto a tiempo.
b. hubo tráfico (short or defined period of time)
Why were you late this morning? - There was traffic.¿Por qué llegaste tarde esta mañana? - Hubo tráfico.
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