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"Get fired" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "ser despedido", and "to be fired" is a phrase which is also often translated as "ser despedido". Learn more about the difference between "get fired" and "to be fired" below.
get fired(
gehd
fay
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uhrd
)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. ser despedido
Liam got fired for stealing money from the register.Liam fue despedido por robar dinero de la caja.
to be fired(
tu
bi
fay
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uhrd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. ser despedido
I would complain about the pay and conditions but I don't want to be fired.Me quejaría de la paga y las condiciones pero no quiero ser despedido.
