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"Es un" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's a", and "por ejemplo" is a phrase which is often translated as "for example". Learn more about the difference between "es un" and "por ejemplo" below.
es un(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (masculine) (used to talk about identity or characteristics; third person singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
b. he's a (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Hace muchos años que conozco a Marcos. Es un buen hombre.I've known Marcos for quite a long time. He's a good man.
c. she's a (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Nadie sabe nada de Isabel. Es un misterio.No one knows anything about Isabel. She's a mystery.
2. (formal) (masculine) (used to talk about identity or characteristics; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
a. you're a
No queremos que renuncie. Usted es un miembro clave de este equipo.We don't want you to resign. You're a key member of this team.
3. (masculine) (used emphatically; third person singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
a. he's so (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Ernesto nunca ayuda en casa. Es un caradura.Ernesto never helps at home. He's so cheeky.
b. is so
Mi hijo es un desagradecido. Nada de lo que hacemos su padre y yo le parece bien.My son is so ungrateful. Nothing his father and I do ever pleases him.
4. (formal) (masculine) (used emphatically; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
a. you're so
¿No hizo usted nada en todo el día? Es un vago.Didn't you do anything all day? You're so lazy.
por ejemplo(
pohr
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ploh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. for example
Hay muchas playas cerca de aquí, por ejemplo, Ixtapa y Acapulco.There are many beaches nearby; for example, Ixtapa and Acapulco.
