hacer las maletas

hacer las maletas(
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sehr
 
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mah
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leh
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tahs
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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
a. to pack
Tengo que estar en el aeropuerto a las 5 pm y todavía no hice las maletas.I have to be at the airport at 5 pm, and I haven't packed yet.
b. to pack one's bags
Mi madre me enseñó un método rápido y facilísimo de hacer las maletas.My mother taught me a quick, very easy method to pack your bags.
c. to pack one's suitcases
Sandra es incapaz de decidirse a la hora de hacer las maletas. Quiere llevárselo todo.When it comes to packing her suitcases, Sandra is unable to decide. She wants to take everything.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to leave)
a. to pack one's bags
Se enteró de que él le era infiel y le dijo que ya podía ir haciendo las maletas.She found out he was unfaithful to her and told him to start packing his bags.
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
a. to pack for
¿Tu hijo no es un poco mayor como para que tú sigas haciéndole las maletas?Isn't your son a bit too old for you to go on packing for him?
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