hacer cola
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hacer cola(
ah
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sehr
koh
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lah
)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.).
1. (general)
Regionalism used in the United States
No quiero hacer cola antes de que siquiera abra la tienda.I don't want to get in line before the store even opens.
b. to line up (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hay que hacer cola para comprar los boletos del cine.We need to line up to buy our movie tickets.
c. to stand in line (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Tienen que hacer cola aquí para votar.You have to stand in line here in order to vote.
d. to queue (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No me molesta hacer cola para entrar al concierto, pero hacer cola para el baño es demasiado.I don't mind queueing to get into the concert, but to queue for the loo is too much.
e. to queue up (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Nos vemos aquí mañana para hacer cola afuera de las oficinas del gobernador.We'll meet here tomorrow to queue up outside the governor's offices.
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