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"Mi padre" is a phrase which is often translated as "my father", and "el hermano de mi madre" is a phrase which is often translated as "my mother's brother". Learn more about the difference between "mi padre" and "el hermano de mi madre" below.
mi padre(
mee
 
pah
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dreh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my father
Me llevo muy bien con mi padre. Somos casi como amigos.I get along really well with my father. We're almost like friends.
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el hermano de mi madre(
ehl
 
ehr
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mah
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noh
 
deh
 
mee
 
mah
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dreh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my mother's brother
El hermano de mi madre es mi tío.My mother's brother is my uncle.
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