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"Gratis" is an adjective which is often translated as "free", and "al contado" is a phrase which is often translated as "cash". Learn more about the difference between "gratis" and "al contado" below.
gratis(
grah
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tees
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. for nothing
Puedes estar seguro de que yo gratis no trabajo.You can be sure I don't work for nothing.
al contado(
ahl
kohn
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tah
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).