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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (imperative; used to address one person)
a. prepárate (singular)
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
Get ready, Janet. We're leaving in five minutes.Prepárate, Janet. Nos vamos en cinco minutos.
2. (imperative; used to address multiple people)
a. prepárense (plural)
Hurry up and get ready! We're going to miss the train.¡Dénse prisa y prepárense! Vamos a perder el tren.
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
3. (to be prepared)
a. prepararse
You need to get ready; your Spanish test is in two days.Tienes que prepararte, tu examen de español es dentro de dos días.
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
4. (to prepare)
a. preparar
Did you have time to get snacks ready for the kids?¿Tuviste tiempo de preparar un refrigerio para los niños?
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