melt the butter

melt the butter(
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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. derretir la mantequilla
Every time I have to melt the butter, I end up burning it.Cada vez que tengo que derretir la mantequilla, termino quemándola.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. derrite la mantequilla
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)
Melt the butter and then pass me the eggs, please.Derrite la mantequilla y luego pásame los huevos, por favor.
b. derrita la mantequilla
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Melt the butter in the skillet, not in the pan.Derrita la mantequilla en la sartén, no en la olla.
a. derritan la mantequilla (plural)
How can we help, Mom? - Melt the butter for the popcorn.¿Cómo podemos ayudar, mamá? - Derritan la mantequilla para las palomitas de maíz.
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