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. to be in ¿Viste a Juan? - Sí, está en su oficina. Did you see Juan? - Yes, he's in his office.
b. to be at ¿Dónde están Pedro y Andrés? - Están en el bar de la vuelta. Where are Pedro and Andres? - They're at the bar around the corner.
c. to be Felipe no está en casa. Felipe's not home.
a. to be in La empresa está en graves problemas. Seguramente, declarará la quiebra. The company is in serious trouble. Most certainly, it will file for bankrupcy.
b. to be at Estamos en un punto en el que no hay retirada posible. We are at a point where there's no retreat.
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