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por vuestra propia cuenta()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (with autonomy; second person plural) (Spain)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. on your own account (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
¿Os habéis dedicado alguna vez, por vuestra propia cuenta o con otros, al mundo del espectáculo?Have you ever been engaged, on your own account or with others, in show business?
b. by yourselves
Siempre necesitáis mi ayuda. ¿No podéis hacer nada por vuestra propia cuenta?You always need my help. Can't you do anything by yourselves?
c. on your own
Tendréis que llegar al hotel por vuestra propia cuenta.You'll have to get to the hotel on your own.
d. of your own accord (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
¿Os obligó alguien a hacerlo o actuabais por vuestra propia cuenta?Were you forced to do it or did you act of your own accord?
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