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"Get married" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "casarse", and "married to" is a phrase which is often translated as "casado con". Learn more about the difference between "get married" and "married to" below.
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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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. casarse
John and Gaby got married three years ago.John y Gaby se casaron hace tres años.
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married to(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. casado con
I am married to a beautiful Irish girl.Estoy casado con una hermosa muchacha irlandesa.
My sister is married to a dentist.Mi hermana está casada con un dentista.
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