Played (es. Tocaba)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ayer tocaba la guitarra.
Yesterday, he played the guitar.
Context: daily life
Él tocaba el piano en la escuela.
He played the piano at school.
Context: education
Ella tocaba el tambor en la banda.
She played the drum in the band.
Context: music

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Cuando era niño, tocaba la flauta cada semana.
When I was a child, I played the flute every week.
Context: childhood
En la fiesta, tocaba canciones alegres que a todos gustaban.
At the party, he played cheerful songs that everyone liked.
Context: celebration
Si él tocaba bien, podía participar en el concurso.
If he played well, he could participate in the contest.
Context: music

Advanced (C1-C2)

Durante el ensayo, tocaba con una sensibilidad que emocionaba a la audiencia.
During the rehearsal, he played with a sensitivity that moved the audience.
Context: performance
El hecho de que tocaba con tanta maestría revelaba su dedicación y pasión por la música.
The fact that he played with such mastery revealed his dedication and passion for music.
Context: artistic expression
Aunque tocaba una pieza complicada, su interpretación era poética y cautivadora.
Although he played a complicated piece, his interpretation was poetic and captivating.
Context: art critique

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