cada tanto

cada tanto(
kah
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dah
 
tahn
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toh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. every now and then
En el bosque había un silencio casi absoluto, aunque, cada tanto, se escuchaba el canto de un pájaro.There was an almost absolute silence in the forest, although every now and then, I could hear the song of a bird.
b. now and again
Mi hijo encontró trabajo y se independizó, aunque, cada tanto, me pide dinero para acabar el mes.My son found a job and left home, although now and again, he asks me for some money to make ends meet.
c. from time to time
Trabajo en las oficinas de Barcelona, pero, cada tanto, tengo que ir a una reunión en Madrid.I work in the offices in Barcelona, but from time to time, I have to attend a meeting in Madrid.
d. once in a while
Desde que murieron mis padres, voy menos al pueblo. Cada tanto me paso por allí para ver a mis primos.Since my parents died, I go to my village less often. I drop by once in a while to see my cousins.
a. every goal
Por cada tanto que marcan, consiguen dos puntos en la clasificación de la liga.For every goal they score, they get two points in the league table.
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