be careful what you say(
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kehr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ten cuidado con lo que dices
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)
Please, be careful what you say. Don't give away the surprise!Por favor, ten cuidado con lo que dices. ¡No reveles la sorpresa!
b. tenga cuidado con lo que dice
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Be careful what you say to Helen today. She's in a bad mood.Tenga cuidado con lo que le dice a Helen hoy. Está de mal humor.
a. tengan cuidado con lo que dicen
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Be careful what you say around your younger cousins.Tengan cuidado con lo que dicen delante de sus primos más jóvenes.
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. tener cuidado con lo que se dice
These days you need to be careful what you say on social media.Actualmente hay que tener cuidado con lo que se dice en las redes sociales.
a. tener cuidado con lo que dices
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)
You need to be careful what you say to Deborah because she's easily offended.Tienes que tener cuidado con lo que le dices a Deborah porque se ofende fácilmente.
b. tener cuidado con lo que dice
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You should be careful what you say in front of the boss's PA.Debería tener cuidado con lo que dice delante de la secretaria personal del jefe.
a. tener cuidado con lo que dicen
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Remember to be careful what you say when you're questioned by the police.Recuerden tener cuidado con lo que dicen cuando sean interrogados por la policía.
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