Usage examples of "tuvo" in Spanish with translation to English

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Tuvo su cuota de suerte. He had his share of luck.
Tuvo la amabilidad de invitarme. He was kind enough to invite me.
La reunión tuvo lugar ayer. The meeting took place yesterday.
Me tuvo una hora esperando. He kept me waiting for an hour.
El funeral de la mujer tuvo lugar en la iglesia local. The lady's funeral was held at the local church.
Tom tuvo una semana ajetreada. Tom had a hectic week.
Ella tuvo fortuna de superar el examen. She was fortunate to pass the exam.
Ella tuvo lástima por él. She took pity on him.
Tuvo un sueño horrible anoche. I had a horrible dream last night.
Ella siempre le apoyó cuando tuvo problemas. She stood by him whenever he was in trouble.
El incidente tuvo lugar a medianoche. The incident took place at midnight.
Ella tuvo una infancia feliz. She had a happy childhood.
Su última obra tuvo un gran éxito. His last play was a great success.
El accidente tuvo lugar en la esquina. The accident took place at that corner.
Mary tuvo la última carcajada. Mary had the last laugh.
Mi amigo tuvo más suerte que yo. My friend was luckier than me.
Tuvo en cuenta el consejo de ella. Take heed of her advice.
Ella tuvo una niñez feliz. She had a happy childhood.
El accidente ocurrió porque no tuvo cuidado. The accident happened because he wasn't careful.
La fiesta tuvo lugar en un gran salón. The party took place in a big room.
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