brush his teeth

brush his teeth(
bruhsh
 
hihz
 
tith
)
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. lavarse los dientes
I don't think he brushes his teeth very often.No creo que se lave los dientes muy a menudo.
b. cepillarse los dientes
He didn't have time to brush his teeth that morning.No tuvo tiempo para cepillarse los dientes esa mañana.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. lávale los dientes
Will you help Pedrito get ready? Brush his teeth and get him dressed.¿Le ayudas a Pedrito a prepararse? Lávale los dientes y vístelo.
b. cepíllale los dientes
I'm going to go get the car. Brush his teeth and wash his face, sweetie.Voy a traer el coche. Cepíllale los dientes y lávale la cara, cariño.
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