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"Sean" is a phrase which is often translated as "be", and "sea" is a phrase which is also often translated as "be". Learn more about the difference between "sean" and "sea" below.
sean
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. be
Sean pacientes. El tren llegará pronto.Be patient. The train will be arriving soon.
a. to be
Les pido que sean pacientes; el señor Rivas está en camino.I ask you to be patient; Mr. Rivas is on his way.
a. to be
Todo lo que quiere para sus hijos es que sean felices.All she wants for her children is for them to be happy.
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sea
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. be
Sea cuidadoso con esas copas; son frágiles.Be careful with those glasses; they're fragile.
a. to be
Mi madre quiere que sea más paciente.My mother wants me to be more patient.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(subjunctive; second person singular)
a. to be
Es importante que sea amable con sus vecinos.It's important for you to be kind to your neighbors.
a. to be
Ana María le pidió a su hermana que sea su dama de honor en la boda.Ana Maria asked her sister to be her bridesmaid in her wedding.
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