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"I went to the park" is a phrase which is often translated as "fui al parque", and "etc." is an abbreviation which is often translated as "etc.". Learn more about the difference between "I went to the park" and "etc." below.
I went to the park(
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park
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. fui al parque
What did you do yesterday? - I went to the park with my daughter.¿Qué hiciste ayer? - Fui al parque con mi hija.
a. iba al parque
I went to the park all the time when I was a kid.Cuando era niño, iba al parque todo el tiempo.
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An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. etc.
We went to the market to buy fish, meat, fruit, etc.Fuimos al mercado a comprar pescado, carne, fruta, etc.
b. etcétera
The winner thanked his wife and children, his friends, his colleagues, etc.El ganador dio las gracias a su mujer e hijos, amigos, compañeros, etcétera.
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