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"What is" is a phrase which is often translated as "qué es", and "her" is an adjective which is often translated as "su". Learn more about the difference between "what is" and "her" below.
what is(
wuht
 
ihz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. qué es
What is that nasty smell?¿Qué es ese olor repugnante?
b. cuál es
What is your favorite color?¿Cuál es tu color favorito?
a. cuánto es
What is 3 x 12? - 36.¿Cuánto es 3 x 12? - 36.
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her(
huhr
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. su
Her children are very bright.Sus hijos son muy inteligentes.
I cannot stand her attitude any longer.Ya no puedo soportar más su actitud.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. ella (emphatic use)
Please, explain it to her.Por favor, explícaselo a ella.
b. la (direct object)
I love her, but she loves someone else.La amo, pero ella ama a otro.
c. le (indirect object)
Give her all the money she needs!¡Dale todo el dinero que necesite!
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