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"Generalmente" is an adverb which is often translated as "generally", and "hace frío" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's cold". Learn more about the difference between "generalmente" and "hace frío" below.
generalmente(
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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. generally
Generalmente, no bebo vino, pero hoy es una excepción.I generally don't drink wine, but today it's an exception.
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hace frío(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's cold
Hace frío en Canadá durante el invierno, así que debes llevar una chamarra gruesa.It's cold in Canada during the winter, so you should take a thick coat.
Hace frío. - Prende la calefacción.It's cold. - Turn on the heat.
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