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"Every year" is a phrase which is often translated as "cada año", and "all year" is a phrase which is often translated as "todo el año". Learn more about the difference between "every year" and "all year" below.
every year(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. cada año
My neighbor rereads "Romancero gitano" by Federico Garcia Lorca every year.Mi vecina vuelve a leer "Romancero gitano" de Federico García Lorca cada año.
b. todos los años
We go to my grandmother's house every year for Thanksgiving.Todos los años vamos a la casa de mi abuela para el Día de Acción de Gracias.
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all year(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. todo el año
I have been studying Spanish all year. I feel ready to take the test.He estado estudiando español todo el año. Me siento lista para el examen.
a. este año
This is the best movie I've seen all year.Ésta es la mejor película que he visto este año.
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