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"There are people" is a phrase which is often translated as "hay gente", and "there is" is a phrase which is often translated as "hay". Learn more about the difference between "there are people" and "there is" below.
there are people(
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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. hay gente
Help! There are people inside the burning building!¡Socorro! ¡Hay gente dentro del edificio en llamas!
b. hay personas
There are people who believe that the earth is flat.Hay personas que creen que la tierra es plana.
there is(
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ihz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
