when suddenly

when suddenly(
wehn
 
suh
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duhn
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cuando de repente
We were walking along a trail in the woods, when suddenly a huge bear turned up.Íbamos caminando por un sendero en el bosque, cuando de repente apareció un oso enorme.
b. cuando de pronto
Last night, I was reading in my bed, when suddenly I smelled something burning.Anoche, estaba leyendo en la cama, cuando de pronto sentí olor a quemado.
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