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The meaning of the Spanish word "sea" and how you use it

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sea
(v.) (present subjunctive) (yo / usted / él / ella) be (conditions)
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Espero que él sea un buen amigo .
I hope he is a good friend.
Ojalá ella sea una experta en el campo .
Hopefully she's an expert on the field.
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The Conscience of a Salesman
Este día ustedes recibirán la que posiblemente sea
This day you will receive what would possibly be
How Do You Spend Your Bonus?
Aunque no sea robar , porque sino me mete acá .
Although it wouldn't be robbing, because otherwise you'll put me in there.
The Benefits of Physical Exercise
el músculo pierda o se sobrecargue y tenga lesiones sea por debilidad ,
the muscle gives out or it overloads and you might have injuries due to weakness,
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o sea
(phrase) that is; in other words; I mean
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Él era el culpable , o sea , el asesino .
He was the culprit, that is, the assassin.
La situación no ha cambiado , o sea , no ha mejorado .
The situation hasn't changed, in other words, it has not improved.
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US Visa Denied!
¿ O sea que , o sea , me vas a negar la visa ?
In other words, in other words, you're going to deny me the visa?
In His Own Words: Pablo Escobar
muy respetuosa de , de las ideas ajenas , o sea yo respeto las ideas de los demás .
very respectful of, of other people's ideas, that is, I respect the ideas of others.
Wouwi: Social Network for Pets
O sea , ¿ pero tú te has visto ?
I mean, but have you seen yourself?
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sea
(v.) (present subjunctive) (yo / usted / él / ella) be (characteristics)
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Espero que él sea muy amable .
I hope he is very kind.
No creo que sea peligroso .
I don't think it is dangerous.
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How to Change the Code in an iPhone or iPad
¿ Quieres que tu dispositivo sea más seguro ?
Do you want your device to be safer?
Color Along and Sing This Song
Yo quiero que el techo sea rojo .
I want the roof to be red.
Mother Teresa
" Dios no pretende de mí que tenga éxito , solo me exige que le sea fiel ".
"God does not aspire for me to be successful, He only demands that I be faithful."
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O...sea
(phrase) that is; in other words; I mean
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Él era el culpable , o sea , el asesino .
He was the culprit, that is, the murderer.
La situación no ha cambiado , o sea , no ha mejorado .
The situation hasn't changed, in other words, it hasn't improved.
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The Passion Behind the Movie: Three Meters Above Heaven
todo eso ha sido real pero hemos tenido que probar haciendo los caballitos y a velocidad , o sea ,
all that has been real but we've had to try doing wheelies and with speed, I mean,
The Passion Behind the Movie: Three Meters Above Heaven
O sea , es como algo que es tan imposible que te pase que lo estás viviendo y te está pasando y estás alucinando porque es un sueño hecho realidad .
I mean, it's like something that is so impossible that what you're living happens to you, and it's happening to you and you're captivated because it's a dream come true.
Case Closed - Love and Freedom at 17 Years Old
O sea que usted ...
In other words you …
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ya...sea
(phrase) whether it be
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Puedes ir a un bar , ya sea para bailar o beber .
You can go to a bar, whether it be to dance or drink.
Me gusta correr , ya sea por salud o por apuro .
I like to run, whether it be for health or a hurry.
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Makeup 101: Creating the Perfect Base
ya sea con polvo o , con brocha , digo , o con esponja , con borla .
whether it be with powder or, with brush, I mean, or with sponge, with puff.
Discover Your Calling in Five Steps
Ya sea el deporte , ayudar a otros , vender cosas , las ciencias , cuidar plantas ,
Whether it be sports, helping others, selling things, science, taking care of plants,
Geothermal Energy in Your Home: Part 1 of 2
ya sea la tierra , la roca o las aguas subterráneas .
whether it be soil, rock, or subterranean water.
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