she is short

ella es baja

ella es brusca

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she is short(

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).

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1. (in height)

a. ella es baja

She is short, so she always stands in front when she's at concerts.Ella es baja y por eso siempre está en frente de la multitud cuando va a conciertos.

b. ella es chaparra

Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama

(Central America)

Regionalism used in Mexico

(Mexico)

She can't borrow my clothes! I'm tall and she is short!¡Ella no puede pedir prestada mi ropa! ¡Soy alta y ella es chaparra!

c. ella es petisa (Andes) (Southern Cone)

Because she is short, she always has to adjust the mirrors when she borrows my car.Como ella es petisa, siempre tiene que ajustar los espejos cuando maneja mi coche.

2. (impatient)

a. ella es brusca

She is short with me every time I ask a question.Ella es brusca conmigo cada vez que pregunto algo.

b. ella es seca

She's usually short with all her employees.Por lo usual, ella es seca con todos sus empleados.

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