I'm in a hurry

I'm in a hurry(
aym
 
ihn
 
ey
 
huh
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ri
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tengo prisa
I'm in a hurry. If I don't leave right now, I'm going to be late.Tengo prisa. Si no me voy ya, voy a llegar tarde.
b. tengo apuro
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I'm in a hurry, so I'd better take the food to go.Tengo apuro, así que mejor que lleve la comida.
c. tengo afán
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Qué pena con usted señor, pero es que tengo afán. - Por supuesto, podemos hablar más tarde.I'm sorry sir, but it's just that I'm in a hurry. - Of course, we can talk later.
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