dar un respingo
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dar un respingo(
dahr
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rrehs
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peeng
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goh
)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.).
a. to start
Di un respingo cuando brincó mi gato encima de la cama a mitad de noche.I started when my cat jumped on the bed in the middle of the night.
b. to give someone a start
¿Qué haces escondido ahí? ¡Me diste un respingo!What are you doing hiding there? You gave me a start!
c. to jump
El mofle hizo un estallido fuerte y di un respingo.The muffler made a loud bang and I jumped.
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