les cuesta(
lehs
 
kwehs
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tah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's hard for them
Los niños estresados tienen mal rendimiento escolar porque les cuesta concentrarse.Stressed kids underperform at school because it's hard for them to concentrate.
b. they find it hard
Mis vecinos no hablan español y les cuesta llevar una vida social activa.My neighbors do not speak Spanish and they find it hard to have an active social life.
a. it's hard for you
Si les cuesta hacer esta tarea, avísenme.If it's hard for you to do this homework, let me know.
b. you find it hard
Ya sé que les cuesta entenderme, pero por favor esfuércense todo lo que puedan.I know you find it hard to understand me, but please make your best effort.
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