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"Que" is a form of "que", a conjunction which is often translated as "that". "Estás enfermo" is a form of "estás enfermo", a phrase which is often translated as "you're sick". Learn more about the difference between "que" and "estás enfermo" below.
que(
keh
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. that
Tenga en cuenta que algunas de estas características son diferentes.Note that some of these characteristics are different.
a. than
Es más barato comprar el libro en la librería que comprarlo online.It's cheaper to buy the book in the bookshop than to buy it online.
Mi hermano es más alto que yo.My brother is taller than me.
b. to
Prefiero las tiendas pequeñas que los grandes supermercados.I prefer small stores to big supermarkets.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
estás enfermo(
ehs
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tahs
ehm
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fehr
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moh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
b. you're ill
Llama a la oficina y diles que estás enfermo.Call your office and tell them you're ill.
