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es un

es un(
ehs
 
oon
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(used to talk about identity or characteristics; third person singular)
a. it's a
Este no es un gato: ¡es un tigre!This is not a cat - it's a tiger!
b. he's a
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Hace muchos años que conozco a Marcos. Es un buen hombre.I've known Marcos for quite a long time. He's a good man.
c. she's a
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Nadie sabe nada de Isabel. Es un misterio.No one knows anything about Isabel. She's a mystery.
d. is a
Antonio es un hombre muy guapo.Antonio is a very handsome man.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(used to talk about identity or characteristics; second person singular)
a. you're a
No queremos que renuncie. Usted es un miembro clave de este equipo.We don't want you to resign. You're a key member of this team.
3.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(used emphatically; third person singular)
a. he's so
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Ernesto nunca ayuda en casa. Es un caradura.Ernesto never helps at home. He's so cheeky.
b. is so
Mi hijo es un desagradecido. Nada de lo que hacemos su padre y yo le parece bien.My son is so ungrateful. Nothing his father and I do ever pleases him.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(used emphatically; second person singular)
a. you're so
¿No hizo usted nada en todo el día? Es un vago.Didn't you do anything all day? You're so lazy.
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