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"A veces" is a phrase which is often translated as "sometimes", and "tienes que ir al médico" is a phrase which is often translated as "you have to go to the doctor". Learn more about the difference between "a veces" and "tienes que ir al médico" below.
a veces(
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beh
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sehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sometimes
A veces desayuno en un café cerca de mi casa.Sometimes I have breakfast at a coffee shop near my house.
b. at times
A veces el viento está tan fuerte que ni puedes abrir la puerta.At times the wind is so strong you can't open the door.
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tienes que ir al médico(
tyeh
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nehs
 
keh
 
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ahl
 
meh
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dee
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koh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. you have to go to the doctor
Tienes que ir al médico así te receta un analgésico.You have to go to the doctor so he can prescribe you painkillers.
b. you have to go see a doctor
Ese chichón se ve muy grande. Tienes que ir al médico.That bump looks too big. You have to go see a doctor.
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