both ways

both ways(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. de las dos maneras
I know two ways of preparing paella, with meat or with fish. I like it both ways.Conozco dos formas de preparar la paella, con carne o con pescado. Me gusta de las dos maneras.
b. de las dos formas
Shall I raise or lower the lever? - It works both ways.¿Subo o bajo la palanca? - Funciona de las dos formas.
c. de ambas maneras
I've talked to people on both sides and, to be honest, I could argue my case both ways.He hablado con gente de los dos bandos y, para ser sincero, podría presentar el caso de ambas maneras.
d. de ambas formas
The game can be played with or without VR goggles. I tried both ways and noticed little difference.El juego puede jugarse con o sin gafas de realidad virtual. Probé de ambas formas y no noté gran diferencia.
e.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Either you're in or you're out. You can't have it both ways.O estás dentro o estás fuera. No puedes estar en misa y repicando.
The deal could be beneficial or highly detrimental. I think it cuts both ways.El acuerdo podría ser beneficioso o muy perjudicial. Creo que es un arma de doble filo.
a. en las dos direcciones
Be careful when you pass. Traffic goes both ways here.Cuidado al adelantar. Aquí el tráfico va en las dos direcciones.
b. en ambas direcciones
Look both ways before crossing.Mira en ambas direcciones antes de cruzar.
a. las dos maneras
You can marry in style or have a discreet wedding. Both ways involve some stress.Puedes casarte a lo grande o tener una boda discreta. Las dos maneras son estresantes.
a. los dos caminos
Shane marked a couple of routes on the map. Both ways led to the foot of the hill.Shane marcó dos rutas en el mapa. Los dos caminos llevaban al pie de la montaña.
b. las dos vías
The bargaining between the two companies could end in a merger or an acquisition. Both ways are possible.La negociación entre las dos compañías podría acabar en fusión o en absorción. Las dos vías son posibles.
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