A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he drops a letter in the mailbox
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Echa una carta al buzón porque no le gusta ir a la oficina de correos.He drops a letter in the mailbox because he doesn't like going to the post office.
b. she drops a letter in the mailbox
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Todas las mañanas pasa por esta esquina y echa una carta al buzón.She comes to this corner every morning, and she drops a letter in the mailbox.
c. drops a letter in the mailbox
MI hermano echa una carta al buzón al menos una vez a la semana.My brother drops a letter in the mailbox at least once a week.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you drop a letter in the mailbox
Cuando echa una carta al buzón, ¿se fija antes si no se olvidó de poner su nombre y dirección en el anverso del sobre?Before you drop a letter in the mailbox, do you check that you didn't forget to write your name and address on the back of the envelope?
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