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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
1. (to go somewhere to wash)
a. ir a lavar
I have to go wash my clothes at the laundromat.Tengo que ir a lavar la ropa en la lavandería.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
2. (used to address one person)
a. ve a lavar (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)
Go wash the dishes; I did the cooking, so it's only fair.Ve a lavar los platos; yo cociné, así que es lo justo.
b. vaya a lavar (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
Go wash all the linens, and when you're done, put them in the closets.Vaya a lavar la ropa de cama, y cuando termine, póngala en los armarios.
3. (used to address multiple people)
a. vayan a lavar (plural)
Go wash your hands, kids. Dinner's ready.Vayan a lavarse las manos, niños. La cena está preparada.
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