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esperar el tono(
ehs
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peh
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rahr
ehl
toh
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noh
)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 wait for the dial tone (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Tienes que esperar el tono antes de marcar el número.You have to wait for the dial tone before dialing the number.
b. to wait for the dialling tone (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Creo que este teléfono no funciona. Llevo un rato esperando el tono, y nada.I think this phone doesn't work. I've been waiting for the dialling tone for a while, but nothing happens.
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