dejar un moretón en

dejar un moretón en(
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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.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to leave a bruise on
Una niñera azotó al niño que tenía a su cuidado y le dejó un moretón en la nalga.A babysitter spanked the boy under her care, and left a bruise on his buttock.
b. to bruise
Mi novio me dejó un moretón en el brazo. ¿Lo considerarías maltrato?My boyfriend bruised my arm. Would you consider that abuse?
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