cook dinner

cook dinner(
kook
 
dih
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nuhr
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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. cocinar la cena
Why don't you come over? We'll cook dinner together.¿Por qué no te vienes para acá? Cocinamos la cena juntos.
b. preparar la cena
Work was exhausting today. I'm almost too tired to cook dinner.Mi trabajo fue agotador hoy. Estoy demasiado exhausta como para preparar la cena.
c. guisar la cena
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
How can you cook dinner without any sharp knives?¿Cómo puedes guisar la cena sin ningún cuchillo afilado?
d. hacer la cena
I just got back from the grocery store, and I'm ready to cook dinner.Acabo de volver del supermercado y estoy lista para hacer la cena.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cocina la cena
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)
Cook dinner, please. I'm too tired today.Cocina la cena, por favor. Estoy demasiado cansado hoy.
b. prepara la cena
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)
Cook dinner tonight, please. I did it last night.Prepara la cena esta noche, por favor. Yo lo hice ayer.
c. guisa la cena
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)
Cook dinner! It's your job as a chef.¡Guisa la cena! Es tu trabajo como chef.
d. haz la cena
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)
Cook dinner, please. I'm happy to clear the table afterward.Haz la cena, por favor. Yo con gusto recojo la mesa después.
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