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"Get angry" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "enojarse", and "be angry" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "estar enojado". Learn more about the difference between "get angry" and "be angry" below.
get angry(
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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.).
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a. enojarse (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
There's no need to get so angry about such a small thing, Louise.No hay por qué enojarse tanto por una tontería así, Louise.
be angry(
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ahng
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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.).
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a. estar enojado
You don't need to be angry. I'm going to help you when I have time.No necesitas estar enojado. Te voy a ayudar cuando tenga tiempo.
