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"I am 14 years old" is a phrase which is often translated as "tengo 14 años", and "How old are you?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cuántos años tienes?". Learn more about the difference between "I am 14 years old" and "How old are you?" below.
I am 14 years old(
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ahm
for
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old
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. tengo 14 años
I want to drive the car, but my mom says I can't because I am 14 years old.Quiero manejar el coche, pero mi mamá dice que no puedo porque tengo 14 años.
How old are you?(
hau
old
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yu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. ¿Cuántos años tienes? (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
You look so young! How old are you?¡Te ves tan joven! ¿Cuántos años tienes?
b. ¿Cuántos años tiene? (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
How old are you, Madam? If you don't mind me asking.¿Cuántos años tiene, señora? Si no le molesta decírmelo.
a. ¿Cuántos años tienen? (plural)
How old are you? I can't serve any of you alcohol if you are underage.¿Cuántos años tienen? No puedo servirles alcohol a ninguno de ustedes si son menores de edad.
