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lie down

lie down(
lay
 
daun
)
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. acostarse
I'm tired. I'm going to lie down for a bit.Estoy cansada. Me voy a acostar un rato.
b. echarse
This has been a long day. I can't wait until I can return home and lie down in my hammock.Fue un día largo. No veo la hora de volver a casa y echarme en mi hamaca.
c. tumbarse
The dog lay down on the sofa, and fell fast asleepEl perro se tumbó en el sofá y se quedó profundamente dormido.
d. tenderse
Sarah, why don't you go and lie down until you feel better?Sarah ¿por qué no te tiendes hasta que te sientas mejor?
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