be happy with what you have

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be happy with what you have(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. sé feliz con lo que tienes
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Don't think too much about what those around you have. Be happy with what you have.No pienses de más en lo que tiene la gente a tu alrededor. Sé feliz con lo que tienes.
b. sea feliz con lo que tiene
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Don't let ambition rule your life. Be happy with what you have.No deje que la ambición le arruine la vida. Sea feliz con lo que tiene.
a. sean felices con lo que tienen
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Don't compare yourselves to other people and just be happy with what you have.No se comparen a otros y simplemente sean felices con lo que tienen.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. ser feliz con lo que se tiene
Sometimes it's difficult to be happy with what you have when you're surrounded by people who are really well off.A veces es difícil ser feliz con lo que se tiene cuando se está rodeado de gente muy acomodada.
a. ser feliz con lo que tienes
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Why can't you just be happy with what you have?¿Por qué no puedes ser feliz con lo que tienes?
b. ser feliz con lo que tiene
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If you could be happy with what you have, your life would be a lot easier.Si pudiera ser feliz con lo que tiene, se haría la vida más fácil.
a. ser felices con lo que tienen
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You really should learn to be happy with what you have rather than always striving for more.De verdad deberían aprender a ser felices con lo que tienen en vez de siempre luchar por conseguir más.
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