comportarse mal

comportarse mal(
kohm
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pohr
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tahr
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seh
 
mahl
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A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to misbehave
Los niños que se comportan mal todo el tiempo por lo general buscan atención.Children that misbehave all the time are generally looking for attention.
b. to behave badly
Los papás de Mateo lo castigaron por comportarse mal en la escuela.Mateo's parents grounded him for behaving badly at school.
a. to treat badly
Yo sé que me comporté mal con Alejandra en el viaje. Le tengo que pedir disculpas.I know I treated Alejandra badly on the trip. I need to apologize to her.
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