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"At home" is an adverb which is often translated as "en casa", and "we returned home" is a phrase which is often translated as "regresamos a casa". Learn more about the difference between "at home" and "we returned home" below.
at home()
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. en casa
I'm tired of being at home. Let's go out!Estoy cansada de estar en casa. ¡Salgamos!
The team plays much better when they play at home.El equipo juega mucho mejor cuando juega en casa.
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we returned home()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. regresamos a casa
We returned home exhausted after a long day of work.Regresamos a casa exhaustos después de un largo día de trabajo.
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