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"Their family" is a phrase which is often translated as "su familia", and "their families" is a phrase which is often translated as "sus familias". Learn more about the difference between "their family" and "their families" below.
their family(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. su familia
You shouldn't compare us to their family.No debes compararnos con su familia.
b. la familia de ellos
I think their family is originally from Chile.Creo que la familia de ellos es originaria de Chile.
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their families(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. sus familias
Soldiers fight for their country and their families.Los soldados luchan por su país y por sus familias.
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