get off

get off(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. quitar
I really hope the dry cleaner's can get the stain off of my white dress.Espero que puedan quitar la mancha de mi vestido blanco en la tintorería.
a. mandar
I got the children off to school early in the morning.Mandé a los niños a la escuela por la mañana temprano.
b. despachar
Could you get this parcel off tomorrow at the post office?¿Podrías despachar este paquete mañana en la oficina postal?
a. dar libre
We're getting some days off for the office renovation.Nos dan algunos días libres por la renovación de las oficinas.
a. dejar
Their parents tried their best to get him off drugs.Sus padres intentaron por todos los medios que dejara la droga.
a. bajarse de
My leg got caught as I was getting off the horse.Se me quedó la pierna enganchada cuando traté de bajarme del caballo.
b. apearse de
I helped my grandfather to get off the bus.Ayudé a mi abuelo a apearse del autobús.
a. dejar
Can we please get off politics?¿Podemos dejar de hablar de la política, por favor?
a. salir de
What time do you get off work?¿A qué hora sales del trabajo?
8. (to put to sleep)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. dormir
After two hours, I managed to get the baby off.Tras dos horas, conseguí dormir al niño.
a. rescatar
The rescuers got the climber off the mountain after an avalanche destroyed the trails.Los salvadores rescataron al alpinista de la montaña después de que una avalancha destrozara los caminos.
a. salvarse de
I got off washing the dishes.Me salvé de fregar los platos.
b. librarse de
My sister always gets off walking the dog.Mi hermana siempre se libra de sacar a pasear al perro.
a. quitarse de encima de
Get off the bed! I've just made it!¡Quítate de encima de la cama que la acabo de hacer!
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. bajarse
I rang the bell to let the bus driver know I wanted to get off.Hice sonar el timbre para avisarle al chófer del camión que me quería bajar.
b. apearse
Ma'am, where will you be getting off?Señora, ¿dónde se va apear?
a. librarse
We'll find new evidence. You won't get off so easily.Encontraremos nuevas pruebas, no te librarás tan fácilmente.
a. levantarse de
Come on, get off the floor and try the pirouette again.Vamos, levántate del suelo y vuelve a intentar la pirueta.
a. salir
Do you want to go to dinner when you get off?¿Quieres ir a cenar cuando salgas?
a. venirse
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
She gets off very easily when she has sex.Se viene con mucha facilidad cuando tiene sexo.
b. acabar
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(Southern Cone)
When I have sex, I always try to get off after my girlfriend does.Cuando tengo sexo, siempre intento acabar después de mi novia.
c. correrse
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Does your boyfriend take long to get off?¿Tu novio tarda en correrse?
a. dormirse
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
I got off on the sofa while watching the film.Me dormí en el sofá mientras veía la película.
a. empezar
Manuel got off to a bad start. I hope he starts doing better work soon.Manuel empezó mal. Espero que comience a hacer mejor trabajo pronto.
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