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"Hablas español" is a form of "hablas español", a phrase which is often translated as "you speak Spanish". "Disculpa" is a form of "disculpa", a noun which is often translated as "apology". Learn more about the difference between "hablas español" and "disculpa" below.
hablas español(
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nyohl
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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 informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(in questions; second person singular)
a. do you speak Spanish
¿Hablas español? - Bueno, lo estoy estudiando en el cole.Do you speak Spanish? - Well, I'm studying it at school.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(in statements; second person singular)
a. you speak Spanish
Así que hablas español en casa e inglés en el colegio.So you speak Spanish at home and English at school.
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la disculpa(
dees
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kool
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pah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. apology
Me pidió que escribiera una disculpa al grupo.He asked me to write an apology to the group.
Mil disculpas por mi atraso.Many apologies for my lateness.
a. excuse
Me dio una disculpa por haber llegado tarde.He gave me an excuse for arriving late.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to apologize; second person singular)
a. sorry
¡Disculpa! No te vi ahí.Sorry! I didn't see you there.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to request attention; second person singular)
a. excuse me
¡Disculpa! ¿Sabe por dónde queda el parque?Excuse me! Do you know where the park is?
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