catch a bus

catch a bus(
kehch
 
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buhs
)
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. tomar un autobús
I caught a bus and am on my way.Tomé un autobús y estoy en camino.
b. coger un autobús
If we leave now, we have time to catch a bus.Si nos vamos ahora, nos dá tiempo para coger un autobús.
c. tomar un bus
This is the bus stop where you can catch a bus.Está es la parada donde puedes tomar un bus.
d. coger un bus
You'll need a dollar to catch a bus.Necesitarás un dólar para coger un bus.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. toma un autobús
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
If you're in a hurry, catch a bus.Si tienes prisa, toma un autobús.
b. coge un autobús
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Please, catch a bus. You shouldn't walk in this rain.Por favor, coge un autobús. No debes caminar en esta lluvia.
c. coge un bus
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Here's some change. Catch a bus.Aquí tienes unas monedas. Coge un bus.
d. toma un bus
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Catch a bus and meet me downtown.Toma un bus y nos reuniremos en el centro.
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