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"Sofía" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Sophia", and "cuánto tiempo" is a phrase which is often translated as "how long". Learn more about the difference between "Sofía" and "cuánto tiempo" below.
Sofía(
soh
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ah
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Sophia
La pareja tuvo una niña a la que llamó Sofía.The couple had a baby who they named Sophia.
a. Sofia
Para mí, la ciudad más bonita de Bulgaria es Sofía.For me, the most beautiful city in Bulgaria is Sofia.
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cuánto tiempo(
kwahn
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tyehm
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. how long
¿Cuánto tiempo debo freír el pollo?How long should I fry the chicken?
b. how much time
¿Adónde te vas de vacaciones y por cuánto tiempo?Where are you going on vacation and for how much time?
a. it's been ages
¡Cuánto tiempo hacía que no venía por aquí!It's been ages since I last came here!
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