they are close

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they are close
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. están cerca
Where are your brother and his girlfriend? - They just texted me. They are close.¿Dónde están tu hermano y su novia? - Me acaban de enviar un mensaje. Están cerca.
a. tienen una relación estrecha
Natalia can talk to her brother about anything. They are close and share all their secrets.Natalia puede hablar con su hermana de lo que sea. Tienen una relación estrecha y comparten todos sus secretos.
b. son íntimos
Lena and Diana are a good team. They are close and work well together.Lena y Diana son buenos amigos. Son íntimas y trabajan bien juntas.
c. son amigos íntimos (friends)
Do you think Diego is OK? He seems down these days. - I don't know. You should talk to Alvaro. They are close.¿Crees que Diego está bien? Me parece desanimado últimamente. - No sé. Deberías hablar con Álvaro. Son amigos íntimos.
d. están unidos
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
My brothers are twins. They are close and do everything together.Mi hermanos son gemelos. Están unidos y hacen todo juntos.
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