cut the potatoes

cut the potatoes(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. corta las papas
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 Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Cut the potatoes and put them in this bowl.Corta las papas y ponlas en este bol.
b. corta las patatas
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)
Cut the potatoes and onions, please.Corta las patatas y cebollas, por favor.
c. corte las papas
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Cut the potatoes and mix them with the oil and spices.Corte las papas y mézclelas con el aceite y las especias.
d. corte las patatas
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Cut the potatoes and put them in the pot.Corte las patatas y póngalas en la olla.
a. corten las papas (plural)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Cut the potatoes into thin slices.Corten las papas en rebanadas delgadas.
b. corten las patatas (plural)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Cut the potatoes and season them with salt and pepper.Corten las patatas y sazónenlas con sal y pimienta.
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. cortar las papas
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I need a cutting board to cut the potatoes.Necesito una tabla de picar para cortar las papas.
b. cortar las patatas
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I'm going to use this knife to cut the potatoes.Voy a usar este cuchillo para cortar las patatas.
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