be temporary

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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 temporal
I don't want our relationship to be temporary. I'm in love with you.No quiero que nuestra relación sea temporal. Estoy enamorado de ti.
b. ser provisional
Javier's work visa is temporary. He has to renew it next year.La visa de trabajo de Javier es provisional. Tiene que renovarlo el próximo año.
c. ser eventual
Monica doesn't want to be temporary anymore. She wants to work full-time.Monica ya no quiere ser eventual. Quiere trabajar a tiempo completo.
d. ser pasajero
This cold weather is temporary. It's almost spring.Este tiempo frío es pasajero. Es casi primavera.
e. ser temporario
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
The pain you're experiencing is temporary. It should go away in a few days.El dolor que estás experimentando es temporario. Debería desaparecer en unos días.
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