you are in a hurry

tienes prisa

you are in a hurry(

ihn

huh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to address one person)

a. tienes prisa

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

You are in a hurry, but you have time. Don't worry.Tienes prisa, pero tienes tiempo. No te preocupes.

b. estás apurado

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

Take your time. You are in a hurry. You're going to make a mistake.Tómate tu tiempo. Estás apurado. Vas a cometer un error.

c. tiene prisa

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I don't have time to do anything. - You are in a hurry because you didn't do your work yesterday.No tengo el tiempo para hacer nada. - Tiene prisa porque no hizo su trabajo de ayer.

d. está apurado

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I'm going to talk fast because I know that you are in a hurry.Voy a hablar rápido porque sé que está apurado.

2. (used to address multiple people)

a. tienen prisa

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

If you are in a hurry, you should call me so I can bring you to the office in my car.Si tienen prisa, deberían llamarme para que los traiga a la oficina en mi carro.

b. están apurados

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

If you are in a hurry, don't take the bus. Take the subway. You'll get there quicker.Si están apurados, no tomen el bus. Tomen el metro. Llegarán más rápido.

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