call for help
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call for help(
kal
for
hehlp
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. llamada de socorro
The station received a call for help at 9:10 pm when the fire began.La estación recibió una llamada de socorro a las 9:10 pm cuando empezó el fuego.
2. (imperative)
a. pide ayuda (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?).
Call for help. I think some of the guys over there could move this box.Pide ayuda. Creo que algunos de esos muchachos allá podrían mover esta caja.
b. llama por ayuda (informal) (singular, on a telephone)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Call for help! I don't think she's conscious.¡Llama por ayuda! Creo que ha perdido el conocimiento.
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. pedir ayuda
The woman called for help when she fell and hurt her knee.La mujer pidió ayuda cuando se cayó y se lastimó su rodilla.
b. llamar por ayuda (on a telephone)
The man called for help when he saw the robbery take place.El hombre llamó por ayuda cuando vio el asalto.
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