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"How old are you?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cuántos años tienes?", and "I am 14 years old" is a phrase which is often translated as "tengo 14 años". Learn more about the difference between "How old are you?" and "I am 14 years old" below.
How old are you?(
hau
 
old
 
ar
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Cuántos años tienes?
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)
(singular)
You look so young! How old are you?¡Te ves tan joven! ¿Cuántos años tienes?
b. ¿Cuántos años tiene?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
How old are you, Madam? If you don't mind me asking.¿Cuántos años tiene, señora? Si no le molesta decírmelo.
a. ¿Cuántos años tienen? (plural)
How old are you? I can't serve any of you alcohol if you are underage.¿Cuántos años tienen? No puedo servirles alcohol a ninguno de ustedes si son menores de edad.
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I am 14 years old(
ay
 
ahm
 
for
-
tin
 
yirz
 
old
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tengo 14 años
I want to drive the car, but my mom says I can't because I am 14 years old.Quiero manejar el coche, pero mi mamá dice que no puedo porque tengo 14 años.
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