they played soccer

they played soccer(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. jugaron al fútbol
They played soccer today at recess.Jugaron al fútbol hoy en el recreo.
b. jugaron fútbol
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
They played soccer yesterday in the park.Jugaron fútbol ayer en el parque.
c. jugaron futbol
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
They played soccer this weekend. They had a lot of fun.Jugaron futbol este fin de semana. Se divirtieron mucho.
a. jugaban al fútbol
They played soccer all the time when they were little.Jugaban al fútbol todo el tiempo cuando eran pequeños.
b. jugaban fútbol
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
They played soccer in the backyard when they were kids.Jugaban fútbol en el jardín trasero cuando eran niños.
c. jugaban futbol
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
They played soccer every day back then.Jugaban futbol todos los días en aquel entonces.
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