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"In the summer" is an adverb which is often translated as "en verano", and "it is hot" is a phrase which is often translated as "hace calor". Learn more about the difference between "in the summer" and "it is hot" below.
in the summer(
ihn
thuh
suh
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muhr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
it is hot(
ihd
ihz
hat
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (weather)