do not put

do not put(
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poot
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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.).
transitive verb phrase
a. no poner
The Johnsons are strict; they do not put the food on the table unless their kids wash their hands.Los Johnson son estrictos; no ponen la comida en la mesa a menos que sus hijos se laven las manos.
b. no colocar
If you do not put the cereal in the basket, I am not going to buy it.Si no colocas el cereal en la cesta, no lo voy a comprar.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no pongas
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)
Do not put the cookies in the oven before preheating it.No pongas las galletas en el horno antes de precalentarlo.
b. no coloques
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)
Do not put the pot on that table; one of the legs is broken.No coloques la olla sobre esa mesa; una de las patas está rota.
c. no ponga
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Do not put that plate in the dishwasher; you must wash it by hand.No ponga ese plato en el lavavajillas; debe lavarlo a mano.
d. no coloque
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Do not put the report on my desk; take it to Mr. Galvan.No coloque el informe en mi escritorio; llévelo al Sr. Galván.
a. no pongan (plural)
Kids, do not put your toys on the floor.Chicos, no pongan sus juguetes en el piso.
b. no coloquen (plural)
Do not put your homework in the box; give it directly to me.No coloquen su tarea en la caja; dénmela directamente a mí.
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