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lighten up(
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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.).
1. (to relax)
a. relajarse
Fred needs to lighten up a little and not take everything so seriously.Fred debería relajarse un poco y no tomarse las cosas tan en serio.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
2. (imperative)
a. relájate
Lighten up, will you! This is a party, not a funeral!¡A ver, relájate! Estamos en una fiesta, no en un entierro.
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