go shopping at the mall(
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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
1. (general)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. ir de compras al centro comercial
We always have some lunch when we go shopping at the mall.Siempre almorzamos algo cuando vamos de compras al centro comercial.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
2. (imperative; used to address one person)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. vete de compras al centro comercial (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)
If you want to look for a party dress, go shopping at the mall on Saturday.Si quieres buscar un vestido de fiesta, vete de compras al centro comercial este sábado.
3. (imperative; used to address multiple people)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. vayan de compras al centro comercial (plural)
Go shopping at the mall to buy your dad a present. It's his birthday on Sunday.Vayan de compras al centro comercial a comprarle un regalo a su padre. Domingo es su cumpleaños.
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