A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
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)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. turn the lights off
Por favor, apaga las luces cuando salgas de la habitación.Please, turn the lights off when you leave the room.
a. he turns the lights off
Pedro es muy tacaño. Apaga las luces cada vez que las enciendo.Pedro is very stingy. He turns the lights off every time I turn them on.
b. she turns the lights off
Cuando los niños se duermen, ella apaga las luces.When the children fall asleep, she turns the lights off.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you turn the lights off
Si apaga las luces, no podrá ver nada.If you turn the lights off, you won't be able to see anything.
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