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habla por teléfono(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he talks on the phone (masculine)
Juan está muy unido a su padre. Habla por teléfono con él casi todos los días.Juan is very close to his father. He talks on the phone with him almost every day.
b. she talks on the phone (feminine)
Solo habla por teléfono cuando no le queda más remedio. No le gusta nada.She only talks on the phone when she has no choice. She doesn't like it at all.
c. talks on the phone
María habla por teléfono todo el día. No puedes tener una conversación con ella cara a cara.Maria talks on the phone all day. You can't have a face-to-face conversation with her.
2. (formal) (habitual or potential action; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you talk on the phone
Si habla por teléfono con Gabriel, dígale que le estoy esperando en mi casa.If you talk on the phone with Gabriel, tell him I'm waiting for him at home.
a. he's talking on the phone (masculine)
¿Qué hace Javier? - Habla por teléfono con su novia.What's Javier doing? - He's talking on the phone with his girfriend.
b. she's talking on the phone (feminine)
Si habla por teléfono, no la molestes, ya volveré luego.If she's talking on the phone, don't disturb her. I'll come back later.
c. is talking on the phone
La jefa habla por teléfono en este momento. ¿Quieres que le dé algún recado?The boss is talking on the phone right now. Do you want me to give her a message?
4. (formal) (specific action; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're talking on the phone
Como habla por teléfono, ya atenderé yo a ese señor que acaba de entrar.Since you're talking on the phone, I'll serve that gentleman who just came in.
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