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médico

The Spanish word 'médico' is used in contexts relating to the science or practice of medicine, doctors, or medical fields. Similar to English, it can be used both as an adjective and a noun. For example, when talking about a 'medical center' you would say 'centro médico'. If referring to a doctor, you can use 'médico' as a noun.

Here's how to use it:

• El médico está en la clínica.
• El médico me dijo que estoy sano.
• Estoy estudiando para ser médico.

llamar

The Spanish word 'llamar' is used to describe the act of calling someone, either on the phone or in person. It can also be used contextually to denote attracting someone's attention. For instance, 'llame al doctor' translates to 'call the doctor'.

Here's how to use it:

• Espero que puedas llamar a la policía.
• Deberías llamar a mamá, está preocupada.
• Si ves algo extraño, no dudes en llamar.

usar

The word 'usar' is the Spanish translation for the English verb 'wear', commonly used to refer to the action of carrying or having something on one's body as a garment or accessory. For instance, when relating to clothes, shoes, glasses, etc. It can also imply the action of the continuous utilization of something, causing it to deteriorate over time. The context determines how to correctly use this word in Spanish.

Here's how to use it:

• No puedes usar mi carro.
• Siempre uso mi bicicleta para ir al trabajo.
• Nosotros usamos el auto los domingos.

esta noche

The Spanish phrase 'esta noche' directly translates to 'this night' in English, but is commonly used to mean 'tonight'. It is often used in the context of discussing plans or events occurring in the evening of the current day. E.g. Vamos a cenar esta noche, translates to 'We are going to have dinner tonight.'

Here's how to use it:

• Todos están invitados a mi casa esta noche.
• Haremos barbacoa en el jardín esta noche.
• La fiesta comenzará esta noche.

sí

The Spanish equivalent for English word 'yeah' is 'sí'. It is used in a similar context where an agreement or acknowledgment is necessary. However, it may vary in some colloquial settings and different dialects of Spanish.

Here's how to use it:

• Sí, es un buen plan.
• Sí, eso es correcto.
• Sí, lo entiendo.

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