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"If" is a conjunction which is often translated as "si", and "for example" is a phrase which is often translated as "por ejemplo". Learn more about the difference between "if" and "for example" below.
if(
ihf
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
4. (assumption)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If he enters the race—and that's a big if—he could receive many votes.Si entra a la carrera—y está por verse—podría recibir muchos votos.
The success of this project depends on a lot of ifs.El éxito de este proyecto depende de muchas suposiciones.
ifs
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
5. (conditions)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do your homework now, or you can't go to the movies. No ifs or buts!Haz la tarea ahora, o no puedes ir al cine. ¡Nada de peros!
Don't worry about the ifs, just enjoy the moment.Olvídate de las dudas y disfruta el momento.
for example(
fuhr
ehg
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zahm
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puhl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. por ejemplo
Costa Rica's weather is magnificent. For example, last week it was sunny every day.El tiempo de Costa Rica es magnífico. Por ejemplo, la semana pasada hizo sol todos los días.
