be yourself
be yourself(
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yuhr
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sehlf
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
1. (imperative)
a. sé tú mismo (informal) (masculine) (singular)
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
Just be yourself. That's the only way to really live happily.Solo sé tú mismo. Es la única manera de vivir de una manera verdaderamente feliz.
b. sé tú misma (feminine) (informal) (singular)
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
Don't worry about what your friends think. Be yourself.No te preocupes por lo que piensan tus amigas. Sé tú misma.
c. sea usted mismo (formal) (masculine) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
Prepare fully for the meeting, be yourself, and you'll be fine.Prepárese bien para la reunión, sea usted mismo, y todo le saldrá bien.
d. sea usted misma (feminine) (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
Simply be yourself. I'm sure you'll do well.Simplemente sea usted misma. Seguro que lo hará bien.
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.).
2. (to behave as usual)
a. ser sí mismo (singular) (oneself)
I think people can tell if you're not being yourself.Creo que la gente se da cuenta si uno no es sí mismo.
b. ser tú mismo (informal) (singular) (second person)
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
Don't worry so much! You just need to be yourself.¡No te preocupes tanto! Solo tienes que ser tú mismo.
c. ser usted mismo (formal) (singular) (second person)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
I don't think you were being yourself when you said that.Creo que no era usted mismo cuando dijo eso.
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