fail a test

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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. reprobar un examen
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
What's your parents' reaction when you fail a test?¿Cuál es la reacción de tus padres cuando repruebas un examen?
b. reprobar una prueba
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I failed a test and I didn't get the job.Reprobé una prueba y no conseguí el empleo.
c. suspender un examen
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I can't afford to fail a test from now on.No me puedo permitir suspender un examen a partir de ahora.
d. suspender una prueba
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
If you failed a test, you could retake it in September.Si suspendieras una prueba, podrías volver a presentarte en septiembre.
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