they were sad

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they were sad(
they
 
wuhr
 
sahd
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaban tristes
They were sad because their summer vacation had come to an end.Estaban tristes porque se les habían terminado las vacaciones de verano.
a. les entristeció
They were sad to see their home go up in flames.Les entristeció ver su casa ardiendo.
b. se entristecieron
They were sad when their grandchildren had to go back home.Se entristecieron cuando los nietos tuvieron que volverse a casa.
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