cómo se gana la vida
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what does he do for a living
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Entonces, ese es el novio de nuestra hija. Y, ¿cómo se gana la vida?So, that's our daughter boyfriend. And what does he do for a living?
b. what does she do for a living
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Mi prima vive en la isla de Skye, en Escocia. - ¡Genial! ¿Cómo se gana la vida allí?My cousin lives on the Island of Skye, Scotland. - Cool! What does she do for a living there?
a. what he does for a living
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Felipe se pasa la vida viajando. Nadie sabe cómo se gana la vida.Felipe spends his days traveling. No one knows what he does for a living.
b. what she does for a living
No vas a creer cómo se gana la vida: ¡es asesora de chocolates!You won't believe what she does for a living - she's a chocolate consultant!
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in questions; second person singular)
a. what do you do for a living
¿Cómo se gana la vida? - Soy abogado, y trabajo en un reconocido estudio de abogados.What do you do for a living? - I'm a lawyer, and I work at a renowned law firm.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in statements; second person singular)
a. what you do for a living
Indique cómo se gana la vida, por favor. Además, incluya su información de contacto.State what you do for a living, please. Also, include your contact information.
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