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"Then" is an adverb which is often translated as "entonces", and "go to bed" is a phrase which is often translated as "vete a la cama". Learn more about the difference between "then" and "go to bed" below.
then(
thehn
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. entonces
If you eat healthy food, then you won't get sick.Si comes comida sana, entonces no te enfermarás.
a. entonces
Make sure to finish your work by then.Asegúrate de terminar tu trabajo para entonces.
a. luego
Now it's my turn, then yours.Ahora es mi turno, luego el tuyo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. entonces
When I was a teenager, the then president visited my parents' restaurant.Cuando era menor, el entonces presidente visitó el restaurante de mis padres.
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go to bed(
go
 
duh
 
behd
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. vete a la cama
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Go to bed right now!¡Vete a la cama ya!
b. acuéstate
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Tomorrow you have to get up early. Go to bed!Mañana tienes que madrugar. ¡Acuéstate!
c. vete a dormir
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You look tired. Go to bed!Te ves cansado. ¡Vete a dormir!
a. váyanse a la cama
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Both of you go to bed, right now!¡Váyanse a la cama los dos, ahora mismo!
b. acuéstense
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Come on, girls! Go to bed or you'll be tired in the morning!¡Vamos, chicas! ¡Acuéstense o estarán cansadas por la mañana!
c. váyanse a dormir
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Switch the Xbox off and go to bed!¡Apaguen la Xbox y váyanse a dormir!
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. irse a la cama
I went to bed so early last night. I've slept ten hours.Me fui a la cama tan temprano anoche. He dormido diez horas.
b. acostarse
If you don't go to bed soon, you will be tired tomorrow.Si no te acuestas pronto, vas a estar cansada mañana.
c. irse a dormir
I'm going to bed now. I'm feeling very sleepy.Me voy a dormir ya. Tengo mucho sueño.
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