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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. queríamos
We wanted to visit you, but we didn't have time.Queríamos visitarte, pero no tuvimos tiempo.
b. no direct translation
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Why didn't you tell me? - We wanted to, but we didn't want to hurt your feelings.¿Por qué no me lo dijeron? - Queríamos decírtelo, pero no queríamos herirte los sentimientos.
You should have gone to that restaurant before it closed. - We wanted to, but we never got the chance.Deberían haber ido a ese restaurante antes de que lo cerraran. - Queríamos ir pero nunca tuvimos la oportunidad.
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