I wish I were like you

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I wish I were like you(
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wihsh
 
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wuhr
 
layk
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. desearía ser como tu
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
You never worry; I wish I were like you.Nunca te preocupas; desearía ser como tu.
b. ojalá fuera como tu
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
You are always eating and you never get fat; I wish I were like you.Siempre estás comiendo y nunca engordas; Ojalá fuera como tu.
c. desearía ser como usted
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
It seems like you are always happy; I wish I were like you.Parece que siempre está feliz; desearía ser como usted.
d. ojalá fuera como usted
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
I wish I were like you, Dad; I want to be big and strong.Ojalá fuera como usted, papá; quiero ser grande y fuerte.
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