have a break

have a break(
hahv
 
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breyk
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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. tener un descanso
I have a break at noon today if you'd like to meet for lunch.Tengo un descanso hoy a las doce si quieres quedar a almorzar.
2. (to take a break)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. tomarse un descanso
I was getting really frustrated with my work, so I decided I'd have a break.Me frustraba mucho con el trabajo, así que decidí tomarme un descanso.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
3. (imperative; used to address one person)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. tómate un descanso
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
You've been hard at work for nearly seven hours. Have a break, will you?Llevas casi siete horas trabajando ya. Tómate un descanso, ¿no?
b. tómese un descanso
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
If you're tired, have a break. There's no hurry.Si está cansado, tómese un descanso. No hay prisa.
a. tómense un descanso (plural)
Whenever you lift weights, have a break between sets.Siempre que levantan pesas, tómense un descanso entre series.
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