be a good boy

be a good boy(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sé buen chico
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Be a good boy and clean your room.Sé buen chico y limpia tu cuarto.
b. pórtate bien
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Jack, be a good boy. We have company.Jack, pórtate bien. Tenemos invitados.
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. ser un buen chico
Can you bring me my coffee? You are a good boy, Dennis.¿Me traes mi café? Eres un buen chico, Dennis.
b. ser un buen niño
Charlie is a good boy, but sometimes he gets in trouble.Charlie es un buen niño, pero a veces se mete en líos.
c. portarse bien
Ben's always a good boy when he comes over to play.Ben siempre se porta bien cuando viene a jugar.
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