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"Cierren los libros" is a phrase which is often translated as "close your books", and "saquen una hoja de papel" is a phrase which is often translated as "take out a piece of paper". Learn more about the difference between "cierren los libros" and "saquen una hoja de papel" below.
cierren los libros(
syeh
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rrehn
 
lohs
 
lee
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brohs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. close your books
"Por favor, cierren sus libros y saquen una hoja de papel," dijo la maestra."Please close your books and take out a piece of paper," the teacher said.
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saquen una hoja de papel(
sah
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kehn
 
oo
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nah
 
oh
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hah
 
deh
 
pah
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pehl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. take out a piece of paper
Saquen una hoja de papel y comiencen a escribir. Les avisaré cuando les cumpla el tiempo.Take out a piece of paper and start writing. I'll let you know when your time's up.
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