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"Sean" is a form of "sean", a phrase which is often translated as "be". "Son" is a form of "son", a noun which is often translated as "sound". Learn more about the difference between "sean" and "son" 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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el son(
sohn
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sound
Las flamencas bailaban al son de las palmas y la guitarra.The flamenco dancers moved to the sound of clapping and guitar.
a. son
Todos mis amigos cubanos saben bailar el son.All my Cuban friends know how to dance son.
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