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"In the world" is a phrase which is often translated as "en el mundo", and "in class" is a phrase which is often translated as "en la clase". Learn more about the difference between "in the world" and "in class" below.
in the world(
ihn
 
thuh
 
wuhrld
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en el mundo
There are so many amazing places in the world, and I want to visit them all.Hay tantos lugares extraordinarios en el mundo, y quiero visitarlos todos.
b. del mundo
According to my mom, this restaurant makes the best quesadillas in the world.Según mi mamá, este restaurante hace las mejores quesadillas del mundo.
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in class(
ihn
 
klahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en la clase
Miguel! No chewing gum in class!¡Miguel! ¡No mastiques chicle en la clase!
a. de la clase
Natalia has the best grades in class.Natalia tiene las marcas mejores de la clase.
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