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"Mi familia" is a phrase which is often translated as "my family", and "de repente" is a phrase which is often translated as "suddenly". Learn more about the difference between "mi familia" and "de repente" below.
mi familia(
mee
fah
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mee
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lyah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. my family
La mayor parte de mi familia vive en Buenos Aires.Most of my family lives in Buenos Aires.
2. (my lineage)
a. my family
Mi familia desciende de una antigua dinastía de reyes.My family is descended from an ancient dynasty of kings.
de repente(
deh
rreh
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pehn
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teh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. suddenly
Estaba caminando a la escuela cuando de repente comenzó a llover.I was walking to school when suddenly it started to rain.
b. all of a sudden
De repente, el aula se llenó de estudiantes.All of a sudden, the classroom was full of students.
2. (possibly)
