hacer puré

hacer puré(
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poo
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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 make purée
Uso la batidora sobre todo para hacer puré y mayonesa.I use the mixer to make purée and mayonnaise above all.
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.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to destroy)
a. to smash to pieces
La pelota dio contra el jarrón y lo hizo puré.The ball hit the vase and smashed it to pieces.
b. to ruin
El entrenamiento del boxeador era tan duro que le hizo puré las rodillas.The boxer's training was so hard that it ruined his knees.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to give a beating)
a. to beat to a pulp
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
Como vuelvas a insultarme, te hago puré.If you insult me again, I'll beat you to a pulp.
b. to make mincemeat of
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
Unos matones le dieron una paliza y lo hicieron puré porque les debía dinero.Some thugs gave him a beating and made mincemeat of him because he owed them money.
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