when I was young, I played soccer

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when I was young, I played soccer(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. cuando era joven, jugaba fútbol
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
When I was young, I played soccer on the field by my house.Cuando era joven, jugaba fútbol en la cancha junto a mi casa.
b. cuando era joven, jugaba al fútbol (River Plate)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
When I was young, I played soccer with my friends every Saturday.Cuando era joven, jugaba al fútbol con mis amigos todos los sábados.
a. cuando era joven, jugué fútbol
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
When I was young, I played soccer just once and broke my leg. I never played again.Cuando era joven, jugué fútbol solo una vez y me rompí la pierna. Nunca volví a jugar.
b. cuando era joven, jugué al futbol (River Plate)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
When I was young, I played soccer for a month, but I didn't like it.Cuando era joven, jugué al futbol durante un mes, pero a mí no me gustó.
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