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"To the beach" is a phrase which is often translated as "a la playa", and "on the beach" is a phrase which is often translated as "en la playa". Learn more about the difference between "to the beach" and "on the beach" below.
to the beach(
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thuh
 
bich
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. a la playa
We're going to the beach to play volleyball. Want to come?Vamos a la playa a jugar voleibol. ¿Quieres venir?
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on the beach(
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thuh
 
bich
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en la playa
Amelia loves making sand castles and sunbathing on the beach.A Amelia le encanta hacer castillos de arena y tomar el sol en la playa.
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