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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (I understand you; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. está bien, te entiendo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I don't want to go out to eat tonight. - OK, I got you. We can cook something at home.No quiero salir a comer esta noche. - Está bien, te entiendo. Podemos cocinar algo en casa.
b. está bien, lo entiendo (formal) (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
This is my cell number. Please don't share it. - OK, I got you.Este es mi número de celular. Por favor, no lo comparta. - Está bien, lo entiendo.
c. está bien, la entiendo (feminine) (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I love this book, so please take care of it. - OK, I got you.Me encanta este libro, así que, por favor, no lo dañe. - Está bien, la entiendo.
2. (colloquial) (I will help you; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
I don't have my membership card. - OK, I got you.No tengo mi carnet de socio. - Está bien, puedes entrar.
I forgot my wallet. - OK, I got you.Se me olvidó la cartera. - Está bien, lo pago yo.
a. bueno, te compré (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
OK, I got you something to eat and I'm on the way home.Bueno, te compré algo de comer y voy en camino a casa.
b. bueno, le compré (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
OK, I got you the office supplies you need.Bueno, le compré los artículos de oficina que necesita.
a. bueno, te traje (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
OK, I got you some medicine. Take it.Bueno, te traje medicina. Tómala.
b. bueno, te tengo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
OK, I got you a pillow because you look uncomfortable.Bueno, te tengo una almohada porque te ves incómodo.
c. bueno, le traje (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
OK, I got you some more water, sir.Bueno, le traje más agua, señor.
d. bueno, le tengo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
OK, I got you a box for the leftovers.Bueno, le tengo una caja para las sobras.
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