we used to live

USAGE NOTE
In English, "used to" is classified as a modal auxiliary verb that signals the imperfect tense of the verb that comes after it. In Spanish, the imperfect tense is expressed by an inflection of the verb or by the verb "soler."
we used to live(
wi
 
yust
 
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lihv
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. solíamos vivir
We used to live in a tiny apartment, but now we have a big house.Solíamos vivir en un apartamento pequeñito, pero ahora tenemos una casa grande.
b. vivíamos
We used to live in the city, but now we live in the country.Vivíamos en la ciudad, pero ahora vivimos en el campo.
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