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"Her family" is a noun which is often translated as "su familia", and "his family" is a phrase which is also often translated as "su familia". Learn more about the difference between "her family" and "his family" below.
her family(
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. su familia
She lives with her family in San Salvador.Ella vive con su familia en San Salvador.
b. la familia de ella
Her family is crazy.La familia de ella está loca.
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his family(
hihz
 
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. su familia
Rafael is wonderful, but his family is crazy.Rafael es maravilloso, pero su familia está loca.
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