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"Llevarse bien" is a pronominal verb phrase which is often translated as "to get along", and "amarse" is a reciprocal verb which is often translated as "to love each other". Learn more about the difference between "llevarse bien" and "amarse" below.
llevarse bien(
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bahr
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seh
byehn
)A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
a. to get along
Mi suegra es una mujer muy dominante, y no me llevo bien con ella.My mother-in-law is a very domineering woman, and I don't get along with her.
b. to get on well
Los dos amigos tienen caracteres opuestos, pero se llevan bien.The two friends have different personalities, but they get on well.
c. to get on
Francisco y yo hace muchos años que trabajamos juntos, y siempre nos hemos llevado bien.Francisco and I have been working together for a long time, and we have always got on.
llevar bien
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to cope well with
A pesar de las náuseas, Rosa lleva bien su embarazo. Se la ve contenta y relajada.In spite of morning sickness, Rosa is coping well with her pregnancy. You can see she's happy and relaxed.
b. to deal well with
Nuestros hijos no llevan demasiado bien lo de nuestro divorcio.Our children aren't dealing that well with our divorce.
a. to do well
Mi tío tiene 86 años, pero los lleva muy bien.My uncle is 86, but he's doing really well.
a. to run well
Nuestra directora es una persona capaz, que lleva el departamento bien y con mano firme.Our manager is a capable person, who runs the department well and with a firm hand.
a. to drive well
Gerardo me llevó a dar una vuelta en su camioneta, y la lleva muy bien.Gerardo took me for a ride in his van, and he drives it very well.
amarse(
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mahr
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)A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
a. to love each other
Se han amado desde el momento en que se conocieron.They have loved each other from the moment they met.
amar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to love
Yo te amo, Ana, y quiero pasar el resto de mi vida contigo.I love you, Ana, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
Pablo ama a su esposa con todo su ser.Pablo loves his wife with all his heart.
