llevar encima
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llevar encima(
yeh
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bahr
ehn
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see
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mah
)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.).
a. to carry
¿Por qué siempre llevas encima esa mochila a todos lados?Why are you always carrying that bag everywhere?
b. to carry around
No puedes llevar encima un arma si no tienes un permiso.You can't carry around a gun if you don't have a permit.
2. (figurative) (to be burdened)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to carry (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Tienes que dejar de llevar encima esa pena, Hugo, y superar lo que pasó.You need to stop carrying that grief, Hugo, and get over what happened.
3. (to have on)
a. to wear
El vestido que lleva encima Paula está horrendo. - ¿Te parece? A mí me gusta.The dress Paula is wearing is hideous. - You think so? I like it.
b. to wear on top
Este suéter es bien caliente, pero da un poco de comezón, así que usualmente lo llevo encima de una camiseta manga larga.This sweater is really warm, but it’s kind of itchy, so I usually wear it on top of a long-sleeved shirt.
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