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I bought shoes(
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shuz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. compré zapatos
Today I bought shoes for my job interview.Hoy compré zapatos para mi entrevista de trabajo.
b. compré zapatillas (sneakers)
I bought shoes at the sporting goods store.Compré zapatillas en la tienda deportiva.
c. compré unos tenis (sneakers) (Caribbean) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
I bought shoes at the mall today. What do you think? - Whoa, those are sweet.Hoy compré unos tenis en el centro comercial. ¿Qué te parecen? - Órale, están rechidos.
d. compré unas bambas (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
I bought shoes with the money my grandparents gave me for my birthday.Compré unas bambas con el dinero que mis abuelos regalaron de cumpleaños.
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