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"I did my homework" is a phrase which is often translated as "hice mi tarea", and "yesterday" is an adverb which is often translated as "ayer". Learn more about the difference between "I did my homework" and "yesterday" below.
I did my homework(
ay
 
dihd
 
may
 
hom
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wuhrk
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. hice mi tarea
I did my homework, so can I go hang out with my friends?Hice mi tarea, así que, ¿puedo ir a pasar tiempo con mis amigos?
b. hice mis deberes
I didn't want to fail the class, so I did my homework.No quise reprobar el curso, por lo que hice mis deberes.
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yesterday(
yehs
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tuhr
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dey
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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. ayer
Yesterday we went to the movies.Ayer fuimos al cine.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. ayer
We began our yoga lessons yesterday morning.Ayer por la mañana empezamos las clases de yoga.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el ayer
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Yesterday was a really productive day.Ayer fue un día realmente productivo.
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