go without

go without(

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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 lack)

a. pasar sin

I guess we'll have to go without mustard, but there is ketchup.Supongo que tendremos que pasar sin mostaza, pero sí hay catsup.

b. pasarse sin

You're in a different country, and you'll have to get used to going without certain things.Estás en otro país, y tendrás que conformarte con pasarte sin ciertas cosas.

c. pasar privaciones de

We went without running water or power for a week after the storm.Pasamos privaciones de luz y agua corriente durante una semana después de la tormenta.

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

2. (to live without something)

a. pasar privaciones

Gustavo has had to go without many times in his life, so he's grateful for the things he does have.Gustavo ha tenido que pasar privaciones muchas veces en su vida, así que está agradecido por las cosas que sí tiene.

go without

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

1. (general)

a. pasar privaciones

they haven't got any, so we'll just have to go withoutno les quedan, así que habrá que apañárselas (sin ellos)

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

2. (not have)

a. prescindir de, quedarse sin

go without

intransitive verb

pasar sin; prescindir de

verb:intransitive:plus_adverb

arreglárselas; pasar

we had a very comfortable childhood, we never had to go without

you'll have to go without tendrás que arreglártelas or pasar sin ello

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