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"Good afternoon" is a form of "good afternoon", a phrase which is often translated as "buenas tardes". "Beautiful" is an adjective which is often translated as "hermoso". Learn more about the difference between "beautiful" and "good afternoon" below.
beautiful(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hermoso
This poet always writes about beautiful things.Este poeta suele escribir sobre las cosas hermosas.
b. bello
He took her to watch the beautiful sunset.La llevó a mirar el atardecer bello.
c. precioso
The city is beautiful in spring.La ciudad está preciosa en primavera.
d. guapo (person)
Steve's new girlfriend is really beautiful.La nueva novia de Steve es muy guapa.
e. bonito
The dress is elegant and beautiful.El vestido es elegante y bonito.
f. lindo
What a beautiful cat!¡Qué gato más lindo!
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good afternoon(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. buenas tardes
Good afternoon, is Mr. Garcia in?Buenas tardes, ¿se encuentra el Sr. García?
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