estar en cama

estar en cama(
ehs
-
tahr
 
ehn
 
kah
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mah
)
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 sick in bed
Mi esposa está en cama. Hoy no fue a trabajar.My wife is sick in bed. She didn't go to work today.
b. to be laid up
Estuve en cama toda la semana porque tenía un terrible resfriado.I was laid up all week with a terrible cold.
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