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"Por ejemplo" is a phrase which is often translated as "for example", and "verbigracia" is an adverb which is also often translated as "for example". Learn more about the difference between "por ejemplo" and "verbigracia" below.
por ejemplo(
pohr
eh
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hehm
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ploh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. for example
Hay muchas playas cerca de aquí, por ejemplo, Ixtapa y Acapulco.There are many beaches nearby; for example, Ixtapa and Acapulco.
verbigracia(
behr
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bee
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grah
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syah
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (formal) (general)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. for example
La evaluación debe analizar el impacto potencial en la zona, verbigracia, el impacto ambiental.The assessment should analyze the potential impact in the area, for example, the environmental impact.
b. e.g.
Muchos científicos contribuyeron al desarrollo de la teoría celular, verbigracia, Robert Hooke.Many scientists contributed to the development of cell theory, e.g., Robert Hooke.
