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hacer gracia()
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.).
a. to be funny
El hombre se cayó y se quebró la pierna. No hace gracia.The man fell and broke his leg. It's not funny.
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.).
2. (to amuse)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Me hace gracia verte bailar.I found your dancing very funny.
Fue un chiste un poco subido de tono, pero me hizo gracia.The joke was a bit racy, but it made me laugh.
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