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"Put it back" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "volver a ponerlo", and "take it out" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "sacarlo". Learn more about the difference between "put it back" and "take it out" below.
put it back(
pood
 
iht
 
bahk
)
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. volver a ponerlo
Don't forget to put it back where you found it.No te olvides de volver a ponerlo donde lo encontraste.
b. devolverlo
The cake isn't ready. We need to put it back in the oven for a few more minutes.La torta no está lista. Necesitamos devolverla al horno por unos pocos minutos más.
c. volver a guardarlo
The bike is my son's. He never puts it back in the storage room.La bici es de mi hijo. Nunca vuelve a guardarla en el trastero.
d. colocarlo de nuevo
Where is the pot? - I put it back in the drawer.¿Dónde está la olla? - La coloqué de nuevo en el cajón.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. vuelve a ponerlo
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)
Stop playing with the candle and put it back on the table.Deja de jugar con la vela y vuelve a ponerla en la mesa.
b. devuélvelo
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)
Put it back in the box, please.Devuélvelo a la caja, por favor.
c. vuelve a guardarlo
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)
When you've finished using my charger, put it back in my room.Cuando termine de usar mi cargador, vuelve a guardarlo en mi habitación.
d. colócalo de nuevo
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)
I don't need that lamp. Put it back in the basement.No necesito esa lámpara. Colócala de nuevo en el sótano.
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take it out(
teyk
 
ihd
 
aut
)
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. sacarlo
There's the trash. Can you take it out, please?Ahí está la basura. ¿Puedes sacarla, por favor?
b. extraerlo
Lucy had a large splinter in her hand, but her father took it out with tweezers.Lucy tenía una astilla grande en su mano pero su padre la extrajo con unas pinzas.
a. extirparlo
The appendix was inflamed, and the doctors took it out.El apéndice estaba inflamado, y los médicos lo extirparon.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sácalo
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)
The chicken is almost done. Take it out of the oven in 5 minutes.El pollo está casi cocido. Sácalo del horno en 5 minutos.
b. extráelo
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)
That's not a waterproof watch. Take it out of the water now!Ese no es un reloj sumergible. ¡Extráelo del agua ahora mismo!
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