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"I have finished" is a form of "I have finished", a phrase which is often translated as "he terminado". "I" is a form of "I", a pronoun which is often translated as "yo". Learn more about the difference between "I have finished" and "I" below.
I have finished(
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hahv
 
fih
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nihsht
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he terminado
I have finished seven of the 12 books in the series.He terminado siete de los 12 libros en la serie.
b. he acabado
I have finished building four of the chairs, but I need help with the last two.He acabado de construir cuatro de las sillas pero necesito ayuda con las últimas dos.
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I(
ay
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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. yo
Mark is from England, but I am from Spain.Mark es de Inglaterra, pero yo soy de España.
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