echar el pestillo
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echar el pestillo(
eh
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chahr
ehl
pehs
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tee
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yoh
)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 put the bolt across the door
El anciano echó el pestillo y se dirigió muy despacio hacia su cama.The old man put the bolt across the door and walked very slowly toward his bed.
b. to bolt the door
Estoy seguro de que eché el pestillo, pero esta mañana la puerta estaba abierta de par en par.I'm sure I bolted the door but this morning it was wide open.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Por la noche echo siempre el pestillo de todas las ventanas.I always bolt all the windows at night.
Duermo más tranquilo cuando echo el pestillo de la puerta.I sleep better when I bolt the door.
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.).
a. to bolt
No olvides echarle el pestillo a la puerta antes de acostarte.Don't forget to bolt the door before going to bed.
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