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"Fuera" is a form of "fuera", an adverb which is often translated as "outside". "Sea" is a form of "sea", a phrase which is often translated as "be". Learn more about the difference between "fuera" and "sea" below.
fuera(
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rah
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. outside
Trato de pasar tiempo fuera todos los días.I try to spend time outside every day.
a. out
¡Salgan fuera! Están manchando de barro el piso.Get out! You are getting mud all over the floor.
a. away
El diplomático viajaba mucho y siempre estaba fuera.The diplomat traveled a lot and was always away.
a. abroad
Trajeron todo el equipo de fuera.All the equipment was brought from abroad.
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sea
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. be
Sea cuidadoso con esas copas; son frágiles.Be careful with those glasses; they're fragile.
a. to be
Mi madre quiere que sea más paciente.My mother wants me to be more patient.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(subjunctive; second person singular)
a. to be
Es importante que sea amable con sus vecinos.It's important for you to be kind to your neighbors.
a. to be
Ana María le pidió a su hermana que sea su dama de honor en la boda.Ana Maria asked her sister to be her bridesmaid in her wedding.
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