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"En casa" is a phrase which is often translated as "at home", and "en el cine" is a phrase which is often translated as "at the movies". Learn more about the difference between "en casa" and "en el cine" below.
en casa(
ehn
 
kah
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sah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. at home
Estaba en casa viendo tele cuando llamó.I was at home watching TV when he called.
b. home
Ya estoy en casa.I'm home already.
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en el cine(
ehn
 
ehl
 
see
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neh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. at the movies
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Estoy en el cine. No puedo hablar por teléfono.I'm at the movies. I can't talk on the phone.
b. at the movie theater
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
La primera vez que nos besamos fue en el cine.The first time we kissed was at the movie theater.
c. at the cinema
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Perdí mi billetera en el cine.I lost my wallet at the cinema.
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