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"And" is a conjunction which is often translated as "y", and "if so" is a phrase which is often translated as "si es así". Learn more about the difference between "and" and "if so" below.
and(
ahnd
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (general)
a. y
I'm going to the beach with my sister and my brother.Voy a la playa con mi hermana y mi hermano.
b. e (before -i or -hi)
Maria and Isabelle had lunch together last week.María e Isabelle almorzaron juntas la semana pasada.
if so(
ihf
so
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. de ser así
Check whether anything is missing from your office. If so, you should call the police.Mira si te falta algo de la oficina. De ser así, deberías llamar a la policía.
c. en tal caso
This says that I need to get a 95% on my final to pass the class. If so, I'm a little worried.Esto dice que necesito sacar un 95% en mi examen final para aprobar la clase. En tal caso, estoy un poco preocupado.
d. en caso afirmativo
Do you own your own home? If so, do you have insurance?¿Tiene casa propia? En caso afirmativo, ¿tiene seguro?
