break a bone

break a bone(
breyk
 
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bon
)
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. romperse un hueso
I almost broke a bone in my leg when I had my motorcycle accident.Casi se me rompió un hueso de la pierna cuando tuve mi accidente de motocicleta.
b. romper un hueso
The doctor had to break a bone in Angela's hand and reset it.El médico tuvo que romper un hueso en la mano de Angela y volverlo a colocar.
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