A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. he pays at the checkout counter (masculine)
Antonio nunca sabe qué tarjeta usar cuando paga en la caja.Antonio never knows which credit card to use when he pays at the checkout counter.
b. he's paying at the checkout counter (masculine)
¿Dónde está Juan?¿Qué hace? - Paga en la caja.Where's Juan? What's he doing? - He's paying at the checkout counter.
c. she pays at the checkout counter (feminine)
Ve a ayudar a la abuela. Siempre se pone nerviosa cuando paga en la caja.Go help Granny. She always gets flustered when whe pays at the checkout counter.
d. she's paying at the checkout counter (feminine)
Ayuda a tu mamá a embolsar los comestibles mientras paga en la caja.Help your mom bag the groceries while she's paying at the checkout counter.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you pay at the checkout counter
Si paga en la caja con una tarjeta de crédito vencida, la transacción será rechazada.If you pay at the checkout counter with an expired credit card, the transaction will be declined.
3.
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)
(second person singular; imperative)
a. pay at the checkout counter
Paga en la caja usando el teléfono celular.Pay at the checkout counter using your mobile.
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