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"Dream big" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "soñar en grande", and "work hard" is a phrase which is often translated as "trabajar duro". Learn more about the difference between "dream big" and "work hard" below.
dream big(
drim
 
bihg
)
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. soñar en grande
I taught my kids to dream big and work hard.Les enseñé a mis niños a soñar en grande y trabajar duro.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sueña en grande
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Dream big and don't let anybody bring you down.Sueña en grande y no dejes que nadie te tire abajo.
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work hard(
wuhrk
 
hard
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. trabajar duro
You have to work hard to make your dreams come true.Hay que trabajar duro para realizar tus sueños.
b. trabajar mucho
I haven't had time for studying because I have been working hard.No he tenido tiempo para estudiar porque he estado trabajando mucho.
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