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"On the weekend" is an adverb which is often translated as "el fin de semana", and "I went to the park" is a phrase which is often translated as "fui al parque". Learn more about the difference between "on the weekend" and "I went to the park" below.
on the weekend(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. el fin de semana
I get up early during the week, but on the weekend I sleep in.Me levanto temprano durante la semana, pero el fin de semana duermo hasta tarde.
b. durante el fin de semana
On the weekend, I like to work in my garden.Me gusta trabajar en mi jardín durante el fin de semana.
I went to the park(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. fui al parque
What did you do yesterday? - I went to the park with my daughter.¿Qué hiciste ayer? - Fui al parque con mi hija.
a. iba al parque
I went to the park all the time when I was a kid.Cuando era niño, iba al parque todo el tiempo.
