in your own words

in your own words(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en tus propias palabras
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
In your own words, describe what happened at the party last night.En tus propias palabras, describe lo que sucedió durante la fiesta anoche.
b. con tus propias palabras
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Define "love" in your own words.Define "amor" con tus propias palabras.
c. en sus propias palabras
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Sir, I need you to tell me what happened in your own words. Take a deep breath and think.Señor, necesito que me diga lo que pasó en sus propias palabras. Respire hondo y piense.
d. con sus propias palabras
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Please describe in your own words how you would be a benefit to this company.Por favor describa con sus propias palabras cómo sería de beneficio para esta compañía.
a. en sus propias palabras (plural)
Class, you have to write everything in your own words. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.Clase, deben escribirlo todo en sus propias palabras. El plagio no será tolerado.
b. con sus propias palabras (plural)
Remember the instructions; summarize the book in your own words.Recuerden las instrucciones; hagan un resumen del libro con sus propias palabras.
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