and you are

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

phrase

1. (indicating permanent quality; used to address one person)

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)

(singular)

Is your name Frank? - Yes. And you are Rick, aren't you?¿Te llamas Frank? - Sí. Y eres Rick, ¿no?

b. y es

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

We would like to hire you, Mr. Rex. You are the most qualified candidate, and you are motivated.Nos gustaría contratarlo, Sr. Rex. Es el candidato más capaz, y es motivado.

2. (indicating permanent quality; used to address multiple people)

a. y son (plural)

You have an apartment in San Francisco and you are cashiers? How do you afford rent?¿Tienen un apartamento en San Francisco y son cajeros? ¿Cómo pueden pagar el alquiler?

3. (indicating transitory state; used to address one person)

a. y estás

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)

(singular)

Krista is in Italy, Margaret is in Thailand, and you are in Germany. I am in Alabama, feeling like a loser, because I lost my passport.Krista está en Italia, Margaret está en Tailandia y estás en Alemania. Estoy en Alabama, sintiéndome como una perdedora, porque se me perdió el pasaporte.

b. y está

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

You got your PhD and you are worried about finding a job?¿Obtuvo su doctorado y está preocupado por encontrar un empleo?

4. (indicating transitory state; used to address multiple people)

a. y están (plural)

You look bored. - Well, I am bored. Erin is doing homework, and you are doing a project together. I have nothing to do.Te ves aburrido. - Pues, estoy aburrido. Erin está haciendo la tarea, y están haciendo un proyecto juntos. No tengo nada qué hacer.

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