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"Me gusta cantar" is a phrase which is often translated as "I like singing", and "tocar la guitarra" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to play the guitar". Learn more about the difference between "me gusta cantar" and "tocar la guitarra" below.
me gusta cantar(
meh
goos
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tah
kahn
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tahr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. I like singing
Me gusta cantar, y por eso voy todos los sábados a un karaoke.I like singing, and that's why I go to a karaoke bar every Saturday.
b. I like to sing
No soy cantaor profesional, pero me gusta cantar flamenco.I'm not a professional flamenco singer, but I like to sing flamenco.
tocar la guitarra(
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kahr
lah
gee
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tah
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to play the guitar
Mi hermano es el que toca la guitarra en su banda.My brother is the one who plays guitar in their band.
