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"My son" is a phrase which is often translated as "mi hijo", and "after you" is a phrase which is often translated as "pasa". Learn more about the difference between "my son" and "after you" below.
my son(
may
 
suhn
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. mi hijo
It's my son's birthday tomorrow.Mañana es el cumpleaños de mi hijo.
a. hijo mío
You have sinned, my son.Has pecado, hijo mío.
b. hijo
No, my son. That's not how you do it.No, hijo. Así no se hace.
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after you(
ahf
-
tuhr
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pasa
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
After you. - No, after you; you were first.Pasa. - No, pasa tú; estabas primero.
b. pase
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
After you, sir. Watch your step!Pase, señor. Tenga cuidado.
c. después de ti
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Go ahead! - After you!¡Adelante! - Después de ti.
d. después de usted
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
After you, madam! - Thank you so much!¡Después de usted, señora! - ¡Muchas gracias!
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