we were at school

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we were at school(
wi
 
wuhr
 
aht
 
skul
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estábamos en la escuela
Where have you been? - We were at school rehearsing the play.¿Dónde has estado? - Estábamos en la escuela ensayando la obra.
b. estábamos en el colegio
We were at school when the storm hit.Estábamos en el colegio cuando vino la tormenta.
c. estábamos en la universidad (higher education)
We were good friends while we were at school, but we haven't seen each other lately.Éramos buenas amigas cuando estábamos en la universidad, pero hace tiempo que no nos vemos.
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