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"Le gusta nadar" is a phrase which is often translated as "he likes swimming", and "a mi hermano" is a phrase which is often translated as "to my brother". Learn more about the difference between "le gusta nadar" and "a mi hermano" below.
le gusta nadar(
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goos
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nah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he likes swimming (masculine)
¿Qué le gusta hacer a tu hermano? - Le gusta nadar y cocinar.What does your brother like doing? - He likes swimming and cooking.
b. she likes swimming (feminine)
¿A Paula le gusta hacer senderismo? - No, le gusta nadar.Does Paula like hiking? - No, she likes swimming.
c. he likes to swim (masculine)
Le gusta nadar cuando la marea está baja.He likes to swim when the tide is low.
d. she likes to swim (feminine)
Marcia trabaja en el zoológico. Le gusta nadar con los delfines.Marcia works at the zoo. She likes to swim with the dolphins.
a. does he like swimming (masculine)
Qué bien que se venga tu hermano a la playa. ¿Le gusta nadar?It's great that your brother is coming to the beach. Does he like swimming?
b. does she like swimming (feminine)
¿Es esa tu hija? ¿Le gusta nadar? - No, todavía no sabe.Is that your daughter? Does she like swimming? - No, she can't swim yet.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used in statements; second person singular)
a. you like swimming
Si le gusta nadar, venga a nuestra piscina.If you like swimming, come to our swimming pool.
b. you like to swim
He oído que le gusta nadar, Sra. Arce.I've heard you like to swim, Mrs. Arce.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used in questions; second person singular)
a. do you like swimming
¿Le gusta nadar? - Me encanta.Do you like swimming? - I love it.
b. do you like to swim
¿Le gusta nadar en el mar? - No, porque no me siento segura.Do you like to swim in the sea? - No, because I don't feel safe.
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a mi hermano(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to my brother
Le di mi patineta a mi hermano.I gave my skateboard to my brother.
b. my brother
A mi hermano no le gusta la música rap.My brother doesn't like rap music.
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