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"Tratar con" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to treat with", and "a" is a preposition which is often translated as "to". Learn more about the difference between "tratar con" and "a" below.
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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.).
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. to deal with
En mi trabajo tengo que tratar con muchos clientes enojados.In my job I have to deal with many angry customers.
a, la a()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
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Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. no direct translation
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¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a. no direct translation
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Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
