catch the ball

catch the ball(
kehch
 
thuh
 
bal
)
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. agarrar la pelota
She catched the ball and threw it back to Mary.Agarró la pelota y se la devolvió a Mary.
b. coger la pelota
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
The player fell to the ground after catching the ball.El jugador cayó al piso tras coger la pelota.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. agarra la pelota
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)
Phil, pay attention! Catch the ball!¡Presta atención, Phil!¡Agarra la pelota!
b. coge la pelota
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)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Catch the ball and run as fast as you can!¡Coge la pelota y corre lo más rápido que puedas!
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