estar bueno

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estar bueno(
ehs
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tahr
 
bweh
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noh
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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 be good
Está bueno conocer gente y escuchar sus historias de vida.It's good to meet new people and hear their life stories.
a. to be good
El guisado estaba bueno, pero me gustó más el pollo frito.The stew was good, but I liked the fried chicken better.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to be sexually attractive)
a. to be hot
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
El hermano de Silvia está bueno. Debería trabajar como modelo.Silvia's brother is hot. He should be a model.
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