they knew

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. supieron (information or skills)
When they saw their parents' car in the driveway, they knew they were in trouble.Cuando vieron el coche de sus padres en la entrada, supieron que tenían problemas.
b. entendieron (understanding)
When they tasted the French wine, they knew the difference a region can make.Cuando probaron el vino francés, entendieron la diferencia que hace una región.
c. reconocieron (recognition)
They knew the suspect's car by the tire tracks.Reconocieron el coche del sospecho por las huellas de neumático.
a. sabían (information or skills)
They knew the dinosaurs' names by the time they were 4.Sabían los nombres de los dinosaurios para cuando tenían los 4 años.
b. conocían (acquaintance with something or someone)
I loved going out with Maria and Delia. They knew the best nightclubs in town.Me encantaba salir con María y Delia. Conocían las mejores discotecas de la ciudad.
c. entendían (understanding)
They knew how I felt and supported me all those months.Entendían lo que sentía y me apoyaron todos esos meses.
d. reconocían (recognition)
The dogs always waited for Magda at the door. They knew the sound of her car.Los perros siempre esperaban a Magda en la puerta. Reconocían el sonido del auto.
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