I encourage you

te animo

I encourage you(

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kuh

rihj

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to address one person)

a. te animo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I believe you can be a successful musician, but I encourage you to go to college. It's important to have a plan B.Yo creo que tú puedes ser un músico exitoso, pero te animo a ir a la universidad. Es importante tener un plan B.

b. lo animo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular, masculine)

I encourage you, as CEO of this company, to think about what is best for your employees.Lo animo, como director ejecutivo de esta compañía, a pensar en lo que sea mejor para sus empleados.

c. la animo

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular, feminine)

Ma'am, I encourage you to talk to a counselor about your marital problems.Señora, la animo a hablar con un consejero concerniente a sus problemas matrimoniales.

2. (used to address multiple people)

a. los animo (plural, masculine or mixed gender)

Class, I encourage you to start reading your novel now instead of waiting until the end of the semester.Clase, los animo a comenzar a leer sus novelas ahora en lugar de esperar hasta el fin del semestre.

b. las animo (plural, feminine)

Girls, I encourage you to get to know a boy before going out with him.Chicas, las animo a llegar a conocer a un chico antes de salir con él.

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