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"Estar en" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to be in", and "de vacaciones" is a phrase which is often translated as "on vacation". Learn more about the difference between "estar en" and "de vacaciones" below.
estar en(
ehs
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tahr
ehn
)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.).
de vacaciones(
deh
bah
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kah
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syoh
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nehs
)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.
