A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(habitual action; second person singular)
a. you used to go on vacation to Peru
Esta generación de ustedes gasta demasiada plata en viajes y escapadas. - Abuelo, por favor. Yo recuerdo que usted iba de vacaciones a Perú cada tres meses cuando yo era niño.This generation of yours spends too much money on trips and getaways. - Grandpa, please. I remember you used to go on vacation to Peru every three months when I was little.
b. you used to go on holiday to Peru
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Usted iba de vacaciones a Perú todo el tiempo. ¿Por qué ya no lo hace?You used to go on holiday to Peru all the time. Why don't you do it anymore?
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(specific action; second person singular)
a. you were going on vacation to Peru
No sabía que usted iba de vacaciones a Perú. Le hubiera pedido que me trajera algo.I didn't know you were going on vacation to Peru. I would've asked you to bring me something.
b. you were going on holiday to Peru
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
María, ¿por qué no me invitaste a tu fiesta? - Porque usted iba de vacaciones a Perú. No sabía que iba a estar aquí.Maria, why didn't you invite me to your party? - Because you were going on holiday to Peru. I didn't know you were going to be here.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate usted iba de vacaciones a Perú using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
salted