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"De vacaciones" is a phrase which is often translated as "on vacation", and "estar en" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to be in". Learn more about the difference between "de vacaciones" and "estar en" below.
de vacaciones(
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bah
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kah
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syoh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. on holiday (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Puedo hablar con el señor Alarcón, por favor? - Lo siento, pero esta semana está de vacaciones.Can I speak to Mr. Alarcon, please? - I'm afraid he's on holiday this week.
estar en(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
