estar a punto
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estar a punto(
ehs
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tahr
ah
poon
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toh
)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.).
1. (general)
a. to be ready
Los mecánicos han trabajado duro para que hoy la moto estuviera a punto para la carrera.The mechanics have worked hard for the motorbike to be ready for the race today.
b. to be ripe (fruit)
Los tomates están a punto. Podríamos recogerlos hoy.The tomatoes are ripe. We could pick them today.
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