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"Be in a hurry" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "tener prisa", and "in a hurry" is a phrase which is often translated as "de prisa". Learn more about the difference between "be in a hurry" and "in a hurry" below.
be in a hurry(
bi
ihn
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huh
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ri
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. tener prisa
Can we talk about this later? I'm in a hurry.¿Podemos hablar de esto luego? Tengo prisa.
b. estar de prisa
Life is stressful when you're in a hurry. Sometimes you need to slow down and take a deep breath.La vida es estresante cuando estás de prisa. A veces necesitas tranquilizarte y respirar hondo.
c. estar apurado
Are you in a hurry? I'd love to talk to you about our weekend plans.¿Estás apurado? Me encantaría hablar contigo acerca de nuestros planes para el fin de semana.
in a hurry(
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huh
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ri
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. de prisa
I bought a bottle of wine in a hurry on the way to the party.Compré una botella de vino de prisa de camino a la fiesta.
b. de apuro
You always do everything in a hurry. Learn to slow down a little.Siempre haces todo de apuro. Aprende a tomarte las cosas con más calma.
c. apurado
She was in a hurry so didn't stop to chat.Estaba apurada por lo cual no se paró a charlar.
