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"Play the guitar" is a phrase which is often translated as "tocar la guitarra", and "play guitar" is a phrase which is also often translated as "tocar la guitarra". Learn more about the difference between "play the guitar" and "play guitar" below.
play the guitar(
pley
 
thuh
 
gih
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tar
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tocar la guitarra
I started to play the guitar when I was 14.Empecé a tocar la guitarra cuando tenía 14 años.
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play guitar(
pley
 
gih
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tar
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tocar la guitarra
I learned to play guitar when I was 14.Aprendí a tocar la guitarra cuando tenía 14 años.
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