they are talking on the phone

they are talking on the phone(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. están hablando por teléfono
What are your parents doing right now? - They are talking on the phone.¿Qué están haciendo tus padres ahora mismo? - Están hablando por teléfono.
b. están platicando por teléfono
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Many people read their emails while they are talking on the phone.Mucha gente lee sus correos mientras están platicando por teléfono.
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