light a candle
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light a candle(
layd
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kahn
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duhl
)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.).
a. encender una vela
Nick lit a candle when the lights went out.Nick encendió una vela cuando se fue la luz.
b. prender una vela
We are going to light a candle for our cousin, who is sick.Vamos a prender una vela por nuestra prima que está enferma.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. enciende una vela (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Light a candle in the kitchen. It smells in there.Enciende una vela en la cocina. Huele mal allí.
b. prende una vela (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Light a candle and take a bath.Prende una vela y date un baño.
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