hacer publicidad

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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
a. to advertise
No me extraña que las ventas del producto se hayan disparado, le han hecho mucha publicidad.I'm not surprised that sales of the product have rocketed, they've advertised it a lot.
a. to publicize
El asesinato se hizo famoso porque le hicieron mucha publicidad en los medios de comunicación.The murder became famous because it was widely publicized in the media.
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 advertise
En la tele están haciendo publicidad de un dentífrico que podría resolver mi problema de encías sensibles.They're advertising a toothpaste on television that could solve my sensitive gum problem.
a. to publicize
La policía pensó que hacer publicidad de los hechos ayudaría a resolver el crimen.The police thought that publicizing the facts would help in solving the crime.
a. to work in advertising
Quiere ser actriz de telenovelas, pero de momento solo hace publicidad.She wants to be a soap opera actress, but for the time being she just works in advertising.
b. to make ads
Ha dirigido películas que han recibido muy buenas críticas, y también hace publicidad.He's directed movies that have got very good reviews, and he also makes ads.
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