look there

look there(

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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

1. (to see)

a. mirar allí

You have to look there to see the constellation.Tienen que mirar allí para ver la constelación.

2. (to search)

a. buscar allí

Mom, where are my clothes? - Your clothes are on your bed. If you look there, you'll find it all.Mamá, ¿dónde está mi ropa? - La ropa está en la cama. Si buscas allí, la encontrarás todo.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

3. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. mira allí

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)

Quick! Look there! That man is robbing that woman in the street.¡Rápido! ¡Mira allí! Ese hombre le está robando a la señora en la calle.

b. busca allí

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)

I can't find my keys. - They're on the table. Look there.No puedo encontrar las llaves. – Están en la mesa. Busca allí.

c. mire allí

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

Look there. What do you think of that billboard?Mire allí. ¿Qué opinas de esa valla publicitaria?

d. busque allí

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

Where is the report? - I put it in your office. Look there.¿Dónde está el informe? – Lo puse en su oficina. Busque allí.

4. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. miren allí (plural)

Look there. See that bird? It's an endangered species.Miren allí. ¿Ven el pájaro? Es una especie en peligro de extinción.

b. busquen allí (plural)

Where did you put our jackets? - I think I put them in the closet. Look there.¿Dónde pusiste las chaquetas? – Creo que las puse en el armario. Busquen allí.

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