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around the corner(
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raund
thuh
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nuhr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
The park is right around the corner from my house.El parque está a la vuelta de la esquina de mi casa.
b. doblando la esquina
My kids walk to school every day. The school is right around the corner.Mis hijos caminan a la escuela cada día. La escuela está doblando la esquina.
2. (figurative) (imminent)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. a la vuelta de la esquina (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
With the new administration, major changes are around the corner.Con el gobierno nuevo, cambios grandes están a la vuelta de la esquina.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. dar la vuelta a la esquina (verb phrase)
Be careful when you're riding your bike around the corner.Ten cuidado cuando des la vuelta a la esquina en bici.
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