go on errands

go on errands
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. hacer mandados
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I'm going to get up early to go on errands tomorrow.Mañana me voy a levantar temprano para hacer mandados.
b. hacer recados
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I don't have time to go on errands with you. I have to stay here and clean the house.No tengo tiempo para hacer recados contigo. Tengo que quedarme aquí para limpiar la casa.
c. hacer diligencias
The interns do administrative work, and they run errands as well.Los pasantes hacen trabajo administrativo y también hacen diligencias.
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