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"At home" is an adverb which is often translated as "en casa", and "in the living room" is a phrase which is often translated as "en la sala de estar". Learn more about the difference between "at home" and "in the living room" below.
at home(
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hom
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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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in the living room(
ihn
 
thuh
 
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rum
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en la sala de estar
We have two comfortable couches in the living room.Tenemos dos sofás cómodos en la sala de estar.
b. en el salón
Where is your dog? - I think he's in the living room.¿Dónde está tu perrito? - Creo que está en el salón.
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