badly behaved

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. que se porta mal
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
(before a noun)
The badly behaved dog was in a kennel by himself.El perro que se porta mal estaba solo en una caseta.
b. que se portan mal
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
(before a noun)
Badly behaved tourists have caused a lot of trouble at the historic church.Los turistas que se portan mal han causado muchos problemas en la histórica iglesia.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
(after a noun)
Josue's dog's are so badly behaved, I can't stand to have them in my house.Los perros de Josué se portan tan mal, que no soporto tenerlos en mi casa.
Lately, the girl has been badly behaved in school.Últimamente, la niña se ha comportado mal en la escuela.
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