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"Or" is a form of "or", a conjunction which is often translated as "o". "We need to" is a phrase which is often translated as "necesitamos". Learn more about the difference between "or" and "we need to" below.
or(
or
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. o
Do you want the chicken or the beef?¿Quiere pollo o bistec?
I think they have seven or eight children.Creo que tienen siete u ocho hijos.
b. ni (in negative constructions)
Your comment wasn't funny or nice.Tu comentario no fue ni gracioso ni simpático.
we need to(
wi
nid
tu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. necesitamos
We need to clean the house this weekend.Necesitamos limpiar la casa este fin de semana.
c. nos hace falta
We need to hire a caterer for our wedding.Nos hace falta contratar una empresa de catering para nuestra boda.
