can't stop

can't stop(
kahnt
 
stap
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. no poder parar
I can't stop the tractor! How do I turn this thing off?!¡No puedo parar el tractor! ¡¿Cómo apago esta cosa?!
b. no poder detener
We will never give up. You can't stop us!Jamás nos daremos por vencidos. ¡No nos pueden detener!
a. no poder dejar de
Some people say that they can't stop smoking.Algunas personas dicen que no pueden dejar de fumar.
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. no poder detenerse
I love to dance, and I can't stop!¡Me encanta bailar y no me puedo detener!
a. no poder pararse
I'm sorry, sir, but we can't stop just like that. We're in a hot air balloon!Lo siento, señor, pero no nos podemos parar así como si nada. ¡Estamos en un globo aerostático!
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