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"Entire" is an adjective which is often translated as "entero", and "whole family" is a phrase which is often translated as "toda la familia". Learn more about the difference between "entire" and "whole family" below.
entire(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. entero
The entire school will be taking a trip to Spain this summer.La escuela entera va a hacer un viaje a España este verano.
b. todo
He ate the entire watermelon by himself.Se comió toda la sandía él solo.
a. completo
The pianist played the entire piece by heart.El pianista tocó la pieza completa de memoria.
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whole family(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. toda la familia
My whole family came to welcome me at the airport.Toda la familia me fue a recibir al aeropuerto.
b. la familia entera
The whole family moved to New Jersey.La familia entera se mudó a Nueva Jersey.
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