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"Te gusta practicar deportes" is a phrase which is often translated as "you like to play sports", and "escuchar música" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to listen to music". Learn more about the difference between "te gusta practicar deportes" and "escuchar música" below.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(in statements; singular)
a. you like to play sports
Sé qué te gusta practicar deportes, pero no sé cuáles. - Tenis y baloncesto sobre todo.I know you like to play sports but I don't know which ones. - Tennis and basketball above all.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(in questions; singular)
a. do you like to play sports
¿Te gusta practicar deportes? - Sí, deportes al aire libre, como el voley playa.Do you like to play sports? - Yes, outdoor sports, like beach volley.
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to listen to music
En el tren todos van con sus audífonos puestos, escuchando música.Everyone on the train has their headphones on, listening to music.
Las niñas pasaron toda la tarde escuchando música en sus habitaciones.The girls spent all afternoon listening to music in their rooms.
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