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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).

phrase

1. (tag question)

You really want to go skydiving? Are you serious? - I'm not laughing, am I?¿De verdad quieres hacer paracaidismo ? ¿Estás seguro?- No me estoy riendo, ¿verdad?

2. (indicating a temporary state)

a. estoy

Are you happy with the service Mr. Jones? - Am I smiling? This is not a smile.¿Estás contento con el servicio Sr. Jones? - ¿Estoy sonriendo? Esto no es una sonrisa.

3. (indicating a permanent quality)

a. soy

Who are you? - Who am I? I'm the president of your college.¿Quién eres? - ¿Quién soy yo? Soy el presidente de tu universidad.

4. (indicating future)

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

I already told you what to do. Am I going to have to say it again?Ya te dije qué hacer. ¿Voy a tener que repetirlo?

What a mess you've made! What am I going to do with you?¡Qué tiradero has hecho! ¿Qué voy a hacer contigo?

5. (indicating age)

a. tengo

You are 25, aren't you? - Am I 25? No, I'm 30.Si tienes 25, ¿verdad? - ¿Que si tengo 25? No, tengo 30.

6. (in questions)

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

How am I doing? Do you like my writing?¿Cómo me va? ¿Te gusta mi escritura?

How am I supposed to drive to San Francisco when I don't even have a car?¿Cómo se supone que voy a manejar a San Francisco cuando ni siquiera tengo coche?

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