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on the(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. en el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The laptop is on the desk.El portátil está en el escritorio.
b. en la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The keys are on the table.Las llaves están en la mesa.
c. en los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
There are no license plates on the new cars.No hay placas en los coches nuevos.
d. en las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Please put the pillows on the beds.Por favor, pon las almohadas en las camas.
a. en el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The hotel is located on the river and has beautiful views.El hotel se encuentra en el río y tiene vistas hermosas.
b. en la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I like to spend time on the beach during the summer.Me gusta pasar tiempo en la playa durante el verano.
c. en los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
There will be many boats on the lakes this weekend.Habrá muchos barcos en los lagos este fin de semana.
d. en las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Many customs officers work on the borders.Muchos oficiales de aduanas trabajan en las fronteras.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.El Día de Acción de Gracias se celebra el cuarto jueves de noviembre.
We opened our presents on Christmas morning.Abrimos nuestros regalos la mañana de Navidad.
a. sobre el (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I want to know your opinion on the subject.Quiero saber tu opinión sobre el tema.
b. sobre la (feminine) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
We tend to differ, but I think we agree on the matter at hand.Solemos discrepar, pero creo que estamos de acuerdo sobre la cuestión del momento.
c. sobre los (masculine or mixed gender) (plural)
A word or phrase used to refer to a group including masculine words or both masculine and feminine words (e.g., bienvenidos).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
What are your thoughts on the events of today?¿Qué piensas sobre los acontecimientos de hoy?
d. sobre las (feminine) (plural)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
The coach and the referee disagree on the rules.El entrenador y el árbitro no están de acuerdo sobre las reglas.
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