hacerle falta

hacerle falta(
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sehr
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fahl
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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. he needs (masculine)
Tengo que salir de compras con Pedrito. Le hace falta una nueva mochila para la escuela.I have to go shopping with Pedrito. He needs a new backpack for school.
b. she needs (feminine)
Susana está abandonada. Le hace falta un buen corte de pelo y un poco de ropa nueva.Susana has let herself go. She needs a good haircut and some new clothes.
c. it needs
A mi casa le hace falta pintura.My house needs painting.
d. needs
A mi hija le hacen falta zapatos nuevos.My daughter needs new shoes.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you need
A usted le hace falta ir de vacaciones.You need to go out on vacation.
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