A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. he was successful
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Él falló como abogado, pero tuvo éxito en su carrera política.He was a failure as a lawyer, but he was successful in his political career.
b. she was successful
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Claudia siempre se quiso casar con un actor. - Bueno, parece que tuvo éxito.Claudia always wanted to marry an actor. - Well, it looks like she was successful.
c. it was successful
Pensaron que el programa de televisión sería un fracaso, pero, para sorpresa de todos, tuvo éxito.They thought that the TV show was going to be a failure, but, to the surprise of everyone, it was successful.
d. was successful
La invasión tuvo éxito, general. Cártago es nuestra.The invasion was successful, general. Carthage is ours.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you were successful
Me dijo Lisette que tuvo éxito convenciendo a los inversionistas de que incrementaran su aporte. Felicidades.Lisette told me you were successful in convincing the investors to increase their contribution. Congratulations.
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