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dar cuenta de(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to recount)
a. to give an account of
La policía pidió a todos los sospechosos que dieran cuenta de sus movimientos ese día.The police asked all the suspects to give an account of their movements that day.
b. to report
Los ciudadanos están obligados a dar cuenta de este tipo de incidente a la policía.Citizens are obliged to report this kind of incident to the police.
c. to explain about
La alcaldesa convocó al pleno del ayuntamiento para dar cuenta de lo ocurrido.The mayor called a meeting of the city council to explain about what had happened.
d. to account for
No veo por qué tengo que dar cuenta a nadie de lo que hago.I can't see why I should account to anyone for what I do.
2. (to eat)
a. to polish off
Los niños han dado cuenta de los pasteles, así que solo puedo ofrecerle un café.The children have polished off the cakes, so I can only offer you a coffee.
3. (to spend)
a. to get through
Mi primo dio cuenta de su herencia en un año, y luego tuvo que volver a trabajar.My cousin got through his inheritance in one year, and then he had to go back to work.
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