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"Etc." is an abbreviation which is often translated as "etc.", and "that it is" is a phrase which is often translated as "que es". Learn more about the difference between "etc." and "that it is" below.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
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.
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that it is(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. que es
I know that it is true. I believe him.Sé que es verdad. Yo le creo.
b. que está
After being forced to close due to a gas leakage, the school said that it is ready to receive students again.Después de verse obligada a cerrar debido a una fuga de gas, la escuela dijo que está lista para recibir a los estudiantes nuevamente.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
He said that it is a case of mistaken identity.Dijo que se trata de un caso de identidad equivocada.
The GPS is showing that it is located on the left.El GPS muestra que se encuentra a la izquierda.
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