cross the street

cross the street(
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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. cruzar la calle
Look both ways before you cross the street.Mira a ambos lados antes de cruzar la calle.
b. atravesar la calle
Is there time to cross the street before the light changes?¿Hay suficiente tiempo para atravesar la calle antes de que el semáforo cambie?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cruza la calle
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Cross the street and you'll be right there.Cruza la calle y llegarás.
b. atraviesa la calle
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Cross the street before the cars come.Atraviesa la calle antes de que avancen los coches.
c. cruce la calle
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Cruce la calle cuando vea la luz ponerse en verde.Cross the street when you see the light turn green.
d. atraviese la calle
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Cross the street when I tell you to, Mrs. Davidson.Atraviese la calle cuando yo le diga, Sra. Davidson.
a. crucen la calle
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Cross the street before the light turns red.Crucen la calle antes de que la luz se ponga en rojo.
b. atraviesen la calle
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Quick! Cross the street. - Shouldn't we use de crosswalk?¡Rápido! Atraviesen la calle. - ¿No deberíamos de hacerlo por el paso peatonal?
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