be specific

be specific(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sé específico
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)
What days are you free? Please be specific.¿Cuáles días estás libre? Por favor, se específico.
b. sea específico
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)
When you list your professional experience on your résumé, be specific.Cuando haga una lista de su experiencia profesional en su currículum, sea específico.
a. sean específicos
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Be sure to include details that support your theories in your essays. Be specific.Asegúrense de incluir datos que respalden sus teorías en sus ensayos. Sean específicos.
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 específico
The customers should be specific about the flower colors they want.Los clientes deben ser específicos sobre los colores de flores que quieren.
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