echar vapor

echar vapor(
eh
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chahr
 
bah
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pohr
)
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. to steam
Se despedian mientras el tren salía de la estación echando vapor.They said goodby as the train steamed away from the station.
b. to give off steam
Espera hasta que el agua hierva y comience a echar vapor.Wait until the water boils and starts giving off steam.
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