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"Yesterday" is an adverb which is often translated as "ayer", and "I went to school" is a phrase which is often translated as "fui a la escuela". Learn more about the difference between "yesterday" and "I went to school" below.
yesterday(
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tuhr
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dey
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. ayer
We began our yoga lessons yesterday morning.Ayer por la mañana empezamos las clases de yoga.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
I went to school(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. fui a la escuela
First I packed my lunch, and then I went to school.Primero preparé mi almuerzo, y entonces fui a la escuela.
b. fui al colegio
I went to school in my costume the day of the play.El día de la obra teatral fui al colegio con mi disfraz.
2. (used to refer to an institution for higher education) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
a. fui a la universidad
I went to school for two years, but I had to drop out because I didn't have time.Fui a la universidad dos años, pero tuve que dejar por falta de tiempo.
