when it happened

when it happened(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cuando sucedió
You didn't know that Mary passed away? - No, I was in Italy when it happened and I didn't have a cell phone.¿No sabías que Mary falleció? – No, estaba en Italia cuando sucedió y no tenía celular.
b. cuando pasó
Do you remember where you were during the September 11 attacks? - Yes, of course. Everyone remembers where they were when it happened.¿Recuerdas dónde estabas durante los atentados del 11 de septiembre? – Sí, claro. Todo el mundo recuerda dónde estaban cuando pasó.
c. cuando ocurrió
The thieves broke into your house? - Yes! When it happened, I was in the bathroom. I was so scared that I escaped through the window.¿Entraron los ladrones en tu casa? - ¡Sí! Cuando ocurrió, estaba en el baño. Estaba tan asustada que escapé por la ventana.
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