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call in sick(
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sihk
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (imperative)
a. llama para decir que estás enfermo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
If you don't feel well, call in sick.Si te sientes mal, llama para decir que estás enfermo.
b. llame para decir que está enfermo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Call in sick. The office can get by without you.Llame para decir que está enfermo. La oficina puede arreglársela sin usted.
c. avisa que no vas al trabajo porque estás enfermo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I have a fever. - Then call in sick today.Tengo fiebre. - Bueno, entonces avisa que no vas al trabajo porque estás enfermo.
d. avise que no va al trabajo porque está enfermo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Call in sick today. Your health is more important.Avise que no va al trabajo porque está enfermo. Su salud es más importante.
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. llamar para decir que no va al trabajo (when the speaker is elsewhere)
Theo called in sick today. He has the flu.Theo llamó para decir que no va al trabajo. Tiene gripe.
b. llamar para decir que no viene al trabajo (when the speaker is at the workplace)
We're understaffed because three people called in sick today.Tres personas llamaron para decir que no vienen al trabajo, así que nos falta personal hoy.
c. avisar que no va a ir al trabajo porque está enfermo
To call in sick, contact your supervisor during the first fifteen minutes of your workday.Para avisar que no va a ir al trabajo porque está enfermo, póngase en contacto con su supervisor durante los primeros quince minutos del día laborable.
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