you are reading a book

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you are reading a book(
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book
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estás leyendo un libro
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
You are reading a book at a party? How lame! Get up and dance!¿Estás leyendo un libro en una fiesta? ¡Qué soso! ¡Levántate y baila!
b. está leyendo un libro
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Tell me why you are reading a book when you should be filing these invoices. - I'm sorry, Mr. Miller, I have an exam in history class tomorrow.Dígame por qué está leyendo un libro cuando debería estar archivando estas facturas. - Lo siento, Sr. Miller, tengo un examen en la clase de historia mañana.
a. están leyendo un libro (plural)
Why did mom call? - They wanted to check up on you. I told her that you are reading a book.¿Por qué llamó mamá? - Querían saber cómo están. Le dije que están leyendo un libro.
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