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"Ir de pesca" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to go fishing", and "ir a pescar" is an intransitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "to go fishing". Learn more about the difference between "ir de pesca" and "ir a pescar" below.
ir de pesca(
eer
 
deh
 
pehs
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kah
)
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. to go fishing
A mis hermanos les encanta ir de pesca en alta mar.My brothers love to go fishing in the open ocean.
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ir a pescar(
eer
 
ah
 
pehs
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kahr
)
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. to go fishing
Me gusta ir a pescar solo. Me relaja.I like to go fishing alone. It's relaxing.
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