etc.
vs
I went to the park

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"Etc." is an abbreviation which is often translated as "etc.", and "I went to the park" is a phrase which is often translated as "fui al parque". Learn more about the difference between "etc." and "I went to the park" below.

etc.(

eht

seh

duhr

)

An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").

abbreviation

1. (et cetera)

a. etc.

We went to the market to buy fish, meat, fruit, etc.Fuimos al mercado a comprar pescado, carne, fruta, etc.

b. etcétera

The winner thanked his wife and children, his friends, his colleagues, etc.El ganador dio las gracias a su mujer e hijos, amigos, compañeros, etcétera.

I went to the park(

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (short or defined period of time)

a. fui al parque

What did you do yesterday? - I went to the park with my daughter.¿Qué hiciste ayer? - Fui al parque con mi hija.

2. (long or undefined period of time)