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"In the future" is a phrase which is often translated as "en el futuro", and "I want to be a doctor" is a phrase which is often translated as "quiero ser médico". Learn more about the difference between "in the future" and "I want to be a doctor" below.
in the future(
ihn
 
thuh
 
fyu
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chuhr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en el futuro
I'm hoping to go to Europe at some point in the future.Pienso ir a Europa algún día en el futuro.
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I want to be a doctor(
ay
 
want
 
tuh
 
bi
 
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dak
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tuhr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. quiero ser médico
I want to be a doctor when I'm older.Cuando sea más grande quiero ser médico.
b. quiero ser doctor
I want to be a doctor, but I don't like to see blood.Quiero ser doctor, pero no me gusta ver sangre.
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