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"Hold me" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "abrazarme", and "guide me" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "guiarme". Learn more about the difference between "hold me" and "guide me" below.
hold me(
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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. abrazarme
My sister held me until I stopped crying.Mi hermana me abrazó hasta que dejé de llorar.
a. retenerme
The police wanted to hold me for questioning but they had no warrant.La policía quería retenerme para interrogarme pero no tenía orden de arresto.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. abrázame
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Mommy, hold me!¡Mamá, abrázame!
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guide me(
gayd
 
mi
)
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. guiarme
I am not distressed when I make a mistake. The way I see it, my past mistakes are going to guide me in the future.No me angustia cuando cometo un error. A mi entender, mis errores del pasado van a guiarme en el futuro.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. guíame
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
If I am lost, guide me.Si me he perdido, guíame.
b. guíeme
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Mrs. Sullivan, I do not have any role models in my life. Please guide me and teach me so that I don't make bad decisions.Srta. Sullivan, no tengo ningunos modelos de seguir en mi vida. Por favor, guíeme y enséñeme para que no haga malas decisiones.
a. guíenme (plural)
Mom and Dad, don't make me do this on my own. Guide me in the right direction.Mamá y papá, no me obliguen a hacer esto solo. Guíenme en el camino correcto.
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