they are playing basketball

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they are playing basketball
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. están jugando baloncesto
They are playing basketball at the park.Están jugando baloncesto en el parque.
b. están jugando al baloncesto
What are the girls doing? - They are playing basketball.¿Qué hacen las chicas? - Están jugando al baloncesto.
c. están jugando básquetbol
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
They are playing basketball at the gym.Están jugando básquetbol en el gimnasio.
d. están jugando al básquetbol
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
They are playing basketball until dinnertime.Están jugando al básquetbol hasta la hora de cenar.
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