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"Que" is a form of "que", a conjunction which is often translated as "that". "Me parece que" is a phrase which is often translated as "I think that". Learn more about the difference between "me parece que" and "que" below.
me parece que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I think that
Me parece que deberíamos esperar a ver lo que dicen.I think that we should wait and see what they say.
b. it seems to me that
Me parece que alguien debería dimitir por el escándalo.It seems to me that someone should resign over the scandal.
que(
keh
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. that
Tenga en cuenta que algunas de estas características son diferentes.Note that some of these characteristics are different.
a. than
Es más barato comprar el libro en la librería que comprarlo online.It's cheaper to buy the book in the bookshop than to buy it online.
Mi hermano es más alto que yo.My brother is taller than me.
b. to
Prefiero las tiendas pequeñas que los grandes supermercados.I prefer small stores to big supermarkets.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).