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De qué manera una palabra, frase o concepto es usado en el idioma español. // How a word, phrase, or concept is used in the Spanish language.

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Why do you use "al" before a verb?

The easiest interpretation that works 99% of the time is "upon + verb" Examples: "Al cambiarse la ropa" = Upon changing his/her clothes... "Al ir al baño" = Upon going to the restroom... "Al besar …
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Can Spanish distinguish between "lonely" and "alone"?

Like Belisarius answered, the difference is communicated through the verb: Yo estoy solo = I am alone (infinitive is estar) Me siento solo = I am lonely (infinitive is sentirse) For wha …
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¿Qué significa "jalar" en México?

"Ya no jala" = "Ya no funciona" "Ponte a jalar" = "Ponte a trabajar" "En dónde jalas?" = "En dónde trabajas?" "Jalas?" = "Vas?"
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¿Cuál es el significado de "órale" y su origen?

Órale es un dicho que se puede usar como un saludo "Órale, ¿que pasó?" También se usa entre amigos, para comunicar que uno está de acuerdo, por ejemplo: ¿Ya estas listo para irte? ¡Órale güey! La ex …
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