be friendly

be friendly(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sé simpático
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)
It's not easy joining a new school, so be friendly to the new girls.No es fácil ir a una escuela nueva, así que sé simpática con las niñas nuevas.
b. sé amable
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 friendly with your classmates. No one likes a bully.Sé amable con tus compañeros de clase. A nadie le gustan los matones.
c. sea simpático
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)
Just relax and be friendly and you'll be fine.Relájese y sea simpática y todo le irá bien.
d. sea amable
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 friendly to the candidates so that they're not too nervous.Sea amable con los candidatos para que no estén demasiado nerviosos.
a. sean simpáticos
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Make an effort and be friendly to the other team members.Hagan un esfuerzo y sean simpáticos con los demás miembros del equipo.
b. sean amables
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Your cousins are coming this weekend. Please be friendly to them.Este fin de semana vienen sus primos. Por favor sean amables con ellos.
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 simpático
It is important to be friendly to the people you meet.Es importante ser simpático con la gente que conozcas.
b. ser amable
How was your date with Zach? - He's friendly, but we don't have a lot in common.¿Qué tal tu cita con Zach?- Es amable, pero no tenemos mucho en común.
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