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be up(
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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.).
a. estar levantado
Should I set an alarm? - No need. I'll call you. I'm already up at that time.¿Entonces pongo el despertador? - No hace falta. Yo te llamo. A esa hora ya estoy levantado.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
By 5 am, my dad was up and doing things.Para las 5 am, mi papá ya se había levantado y estaba haciendo cosas.
I'm awake, but I'm not up yet.Estoy despierto, pero todavía no me levanté.
a. estar despierto
Should we call your parents? - I don't know. It's eleven o'clock. I doubt they're still up.¿Deberíamos llamar a tus padres?- No sé. Son las once. Dudo que estén despiertos aún.
a. estar de pie
Since you're up, will you put the kettle on?Ya que estás de pie, ¿pondrías el agua a hervir?
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