se dan cuenta

se dan cuenta(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. they realize
La chica logra escapar de los malos, que, cuando se dan cuenta, la buscan por todo el pueblo.The girl manages to escape from the baddies, who, when they realize, search for her all over the village.
b. realize
Si mis padres se dan cuenta de que les he mentido, me matan.If my parents realize I've lied to them, they'll kill me.
c. they notice
A veces pensamos que los niños no se dan cuenta de nada, cuando en realidad se dan cuenta de todo.Sometimes we think children don't notice anything, when in reality they notice everything.
d. notice
¿Qué decimos si los jefes se dan cuenta de que falta dinero?What shall we say if the bosses notice there's money missing?
a. you realize
No sé si se dan cuenta de la gravedad de la situación.I don't know whether you realize the seriousness of the situation.
b. you notice
Si se dan cuenta de algo extraño, díganmelo inmediatamente.If you notice anything strange, let me know immediately.
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