the books are on the shelf

the books are on the shelf(
thuh
 
books
 
ar
 
an
 
thuh
 
shehlf
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. los libros están en el estante (single shelf)
The books are on the shelf next to the door.Los libros están en el estante al lado de la puerta.
b. los libros están en la estantería (set of shelves)
The books are on the shelf in the living room.Los libros están en la estantería de la sala de estar.
c. los libros están en el librero
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Where did you put my stuff? - The books are on the shelf and the shoes are in the closet.¿Dónde pusiste mis cosas? - Los libros están en el librero y los zapatos están en el armario.
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