collect moments, not things

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collect moments, not things(
kuh
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lehkt
 
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mihnts
 
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thihngz
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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. coleccionar momentos, no cosas
I believe we should collect moments, not things, and try to live by these words.Considero que debemos coleccionar momentos, no cosas, y trato de vivir según estas palabras.
b. recoger momentos, no cosas
If you collect moments, not things, you'll have so many wonderful memories to reflect on and share.Si recoges momentos, no cosas, podrás compartir y reflexionar en tantas cosas maravillosas.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. colecciona momentos, no cosas
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)
Collect moments, not things, in this life.En esta vida, colecciona momentos, no cosas.
b. recoge momentos, no cosas
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)
Collect moments, not things. You'll be happier that way!Recoge momentos, no cosas. ¡Seras más feliz así!
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