be both

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be both(
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both
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ser ambos
You're both from Nigeria, aren't you boys?Son ambos de Nigeria, ¿no, chicos?
b. ser los dos
They make a lovely couple and they are both nice people.Hacen muy buena pareja y son los dos buenas personas.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Josie's new man is both exciting and reckless.La nueva pareja de Josie es emocionante e insensato a la vez.
The company's actions are both illegal and an infringement of the workers' rights.Las medidas tomadas por la compañía son tanto ilegales como una violación de los derechos de sus trabajadores.
a. estar ambos
My daughters are both attending Spanish classes.Mis hijas están ambas yendo a clases de español.
b. estar los dos
Maggie and Steven are both in Colombia on vacation.Maggie y Steven están los dos en Colombia de vacaciones.
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