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"Be my guest" is a phrase which is often translated as "sé mi huésped", and "help yourself" is a phrase which is often translated as "sírvete". Learn more about the difference between "be my guest" and "help yourself" below.
be my guest(
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may
gehst
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. sé mi huésped (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be my guest tonight. I insist you cancel your hotel reservation.Sé mi huésped esta noche. Insisto que canceles tu reservación de hotel.
b. sé mi invitado (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I need to attend a charity event on Friday. Please be my guest.Tengo que ir a un acto benéfico el viernes. Por favor, sé mi invitado.
c. sea mi huésped (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Please be my guest whenever you are in Boston.Por favor sea mi huésped cuando esté en Boston.
d. sea mi invitado (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Please be my guest tonight, Mrs. Thompson.Por favor, sea mi invitada esta noche, Sra. Thompson.
a. por supuesto
Can I take the car out for a spin? - Be my guest!¿Puedo dar una vuelta con el coche? - ¡Por supuesto!
b. adelante
If you think you can get this TV to work, be my guest! I've tried everything.Si tú crees que puedes hacer que esta TV funcione, ¡adelante! Lo he intentado todo.
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.).
a. ser mi huésped
Don't be rude! Carlos is my guest, and I won't have you insulting him that way.¡No seas grosero! Carlos es mi huésped, y no permitiré que lo insultes de esa forma.
b. ser mi invitado
I'd like to introduce you to Micaela. She is my guest this evening.Me gustaría presentarles a Micaela. Es mi invitada esta noche.
help yourself(
hehlp
yoor
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sehlf
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (imperative)
a. sírvete (singular)
Can I have a cookie? - Of course! Help yourself.¿Puedo tomar una galleta? - ¡Cómo no! Sírvete.
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.).
a. ayudarte a ti mismo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
How can you expect to accomplish anything if you're not even capable of helping yourself?¿Cómo puedes esperar lograr algo si ni siquiera eres capaz de ayudarte a ti mismo?
b. ayudarse a sí mismo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
You would help yourself greatly by planning ahead more.Se ayudaría mucho a sí mismo haciendo los planes con más antelación.
