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"Voy a bailar" is a form of "voy a bailar", a phrase which is often translated as "I'm going to dance". "Voy a reír" is a form of "voy a reír", a phrase which is often translated as "I'm going to laugh". Learn more about the difference between "voy a bailar" and "voy a reír" below.
voy a bailar(
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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. I'm going to dance
Quiero pasármelo bien en la disco. ¡Voy a bailar toda la noche!I want to have a good time at the disco. I'm going to dance all night!
a. I go dancing
Cada sábado voy a bailar a un club distinto.I go dancing to a different club every Saturday.
b. I'll go dancing
¿Qué haces esta noche? - Voy a bailar con unas amigas.What are you doing tonight? - I'll go dancing with some friends.
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voy a reír
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm going to laugh
Me dijeron que película es muy emotiva. Sé que voy a reír y también llorar.I was told this movie is very emotional. I know I'm going to laugh as well as cry.
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