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"Is there" is a phrase which is often translated as "hay", and "anyone" is a pronoun which is often translated as "cualquiera". Learn more about the difference between "is there" and "anyone" below.
is there(
ihz
thehr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. está allá (far away)
The only canoe I've seen is there on the other side of the river.La única canoa que he visto está allá al otro lado del río.
b. es allá (far away)
Have you ever been to Paris? My next concert is there.¿Alguna vez has ido a París? Mi próximo concierto es allá.
anyone(
eh
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ni
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wuhn
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. cualquiera
Anyone who wants to apply for the position must have a PhD.Cualquiera que quiera postularse para el puesto debe tener el doctorado.
a. nadie
I didn't want anyone to interrupt me during the meeting.No quería que nadie me interrumpiera durante la reunión.
4. (any person)
a. alguien
If anyone wants a free ticket, feel free to send me an e-mail.Si alguien quiere una entrada gratis, que me mande un correo electrónico.