be quick
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be quick(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. date prisa (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I need to stop by the mall to get lip gloss. OK, but be quick.Necesito pasar por el centro comercial para comprar brillo labial. Está bien, pero date prisa.
b. dese prisa (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Pop out to get some coffees for the clients, and please be quick.Salga a comprar unos cafés para los clientes, y por favor dese prisa.
a. dense prisa (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Start packing and be quick. We need to leave soon.Pónganse a hacer las maletas y dense prisa. Tenemos que irnos pronto.
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.).
3. (to be fast)
a. ser rápido
You are going to give me a shot? I am scared of needles. - Don't worry. It will be quick and painless.¿Me va a poner una inyección? Le tengo miedo a las agujas. - No se preocupe. Será rápido e indoloro.
a. ser ágil
The criminal was quick, so he was able to flee the scene of the crime with ease.El criminal era ágil, así que pudo huir de la escena del crimen con facilidad.
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