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"Look out" is a form of "look out", an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "mirar hacia afuera". "Beware" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "tener cuidado". Learn more about the difference between "look out" and "beware" below.
look out(
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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.).
a. mirar hacia afuera
If you look out of the window, you will see a man standing by a tree.Si miras hacia afuera por la ventana, vas a ver un hombre de pie junto a un árbol.
b. mirar fuera
I was looking out one morning when I saw two deer run across the field.Una mañana estaba mirando fuera cuando vi dos ciervos correteando por el campo.
a. tener cuidado
If you don't look out, you can get into trouble in this neighborhood.Si no tienes cuidado, te puedes meter en problemas en este barrio.
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. buscar
I'm looking out an obscure book that I've been unable to find.Estoy buscando un libro poco conocido que aún no he conseguido encontrar.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
c. aguas (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
Look out! Don't step on the cat's tail!¡Aguas! ¡No le pises la cola al gato!
beware(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener cuidado
I always try to beware when I'm walking through neighborhoods like this.Siempre trato de tener cuidado cuando estoy pasando por barrios como este.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. ¡cuidado!
Beware! The swamp is full of ghastly creatures.¡Cuidado! El pantano está lleno de fieras espantosas.
