es el de

es el de(
ehs
 
ehl
 
deh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's the one that belongs to
Conozco ese auto. Es el de mi vecino.I know that car. It's the one that belongs to my neighbor.
b. is the one that belongs to
Ese libro es el de Susana, no el tuyo.That book is the one that belongs to Susana, not to you.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Quiero que este casamiento sea el mejor, porque es el de mi mejor amiga.I want this marriage to be the best, because it's my best friend's.
Ese no es cualquier auto: es el de mi marido, así que ten cuidado.That's not just any car - it's my husband's, so be careful.
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