can't stand

can't stand(
kahnt
 
stahnd
)
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 aguantar
If you can't stand hot weather, don't go to the beach in the middle of summer.Si no aguantas el tiempo caluroso, no vayas a la playa en mitad del verano.
b. no soportar
I can't stand Charlie. He's so annoying.No soporto a Charlie. Es muy pesado.
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 estar de pie
Elmer feels so dizzy he can't stand.Elmer está tan mareado que no puede estar de pie.
b. no poder estar parado
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Grandma is very old and she can't stand on her feet.La abuela es muy mayor y no puede estar parada.
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