andar en puntillas de pie

andar en puntillas de pie(
ahn
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dahr
 
ehn
 
poon
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tee
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yahs
 
deh
 
pyeh
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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 walk on tiptoes
Me quité los zapatos y anduve en puntillas de pie.I took off my shoes and walked on tiptoes.
b. to walk on the tips of one's toes
Andaban en puntillas de pie para no despertar a sus padres.They walked on the tips of their toes to avoid waking up their parents.
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