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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. evitar la comida basura
The nutritionist told me to avoid junk food.La nutricionista me dijo que evitara la comida basura.
b. evitar la comida chatarra
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Corey has been avoiding junk food recently.Corey está evitando la comida chatarra últimamente.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. evita la comida basura
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)
Avoid junk food and get more exercise.Evita la comida basura y haz más ejercicio.
b. evita la comida chatarra
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)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Avoid junk food; it's not good for your health.Evita la comida chatarra; no es buena para la salud.
c. evite la comida basura
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Avoid junk food and eat more fruits and vegetables.Evite la comida basura y coma más frutas y verduras.
d. evite la comida chatarra
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Avoid junk food whenever possible.Evite la comida chatarra siempre que sea posible.
a. eviten la comida basura (plural)
Avoid junk food, and I think you'll notice that you feel much better.Eviten la comida basura, y creo que verán que se sienten mucho mejor.
b. eviten la comida chatarra (plural)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Avoid junk food; it's OK to indulge from time to time, but not as a habit.Eviten la comida chatarra; está bien darse un capricho de vez en cuando, pero no de costumbre.
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