en lugar

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en lugar(
ehn
 
loo
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gahr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
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El prospecto del medicamento dice: "Conservar en lugar fresco, seco y protegido de la luz".The medicine directions for use say, "Store in a cool, dry place, and protected from light."
Cuando le pregunté a papá que dónde tiene el whisky, me respondió muy misterioso que lo guarda en lugar seguro.Whe I asked Dad where he has the whiskey, he answered very mysteriously that he keeps it in a safe place.
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